Succulent Care and Education
Microscope: https://amzn.to/45cDJEa This is one of the worst cacti to find mealybugs on – oof! Echinocereus rigidissimus var. rubrispinus ‘Rainbow cactus’ has incredibly dense spines where the mealythugs can easily hide.
Continue… “Defeating Mealybugs on my Rainbow Cactus (microscopic views!)”
WOW. I did not expect this to work so quickly! I bought a gorgeous Coleus and didn’t notice it had mealybugs until I got it home.
Continue… “Mealybug KILLER that works!”
It’s that time of year (Spring) when mealybugs can be a problem. Here’s what to look for and a few ways to get rid of them. Continue… “Mealybugs on Succulents- Signs and Solutions”
Note: This is shot with a macro lens- objects on screen are much smaller in real life 😉 Watch in full screen for a good time 😉
If you see little ants on your succulents and other plants, stop and follow them…many ant species will lead you straight to a pile of mealybugs before you even notice them on your plants!
Continue… “Video: Ants on your Plants? Might mean Mealybugs…Let’s fix that STAT!”