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taters55 (Linda Kay) Amarill, TX(Zone 7a) Jul 25, 2009

Please help me identify these little bugs!
They are on my purple datura, and on one hibiscus! What do I spray on them, to keep them from spreading?
Thanks
Linda Kay

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Jul 25, 2009

Those appear to be mealybugs. You can give them a soaking with insecticidal soap, or if you don't have too many of them, use a q-tip dipped in rubbing alcohol and swab them off. Either way will kill them as they are soft bodied.

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Jul 25, 2009

mealybugs. you can spray with a liquid soap and water or alcohol and water. you'll have to really wet them down and then be vigilant. you've got a pretty good infestation going there.

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Jul 25, 2009

so close! lol

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Jul 25, 2009

It's the excitement of knowing what something is and how to take care of it. GRIN

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Jul 25, 2009

double GRIN

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taters55 (Linda Kay) Amarill, TX(Zone 7a) Jul 25, 2009

Thanks everyone! I take it they can spread pretty easy?
Off with the soap bottle!

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Jul 25, 2009

Yes Ma'am. They are very good at what they do.....eat and reproduce.

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