Show Mealy Bugs Attack Are insects attacking your house It seems there are many mealy bugs on house according to Melvin S. Area THE BUG is a soft bodied insect covered with a waxy white They look like a speck of cotton on a They attack most house but they seem to thrive on African begonias of several jade plants and If there are but a kill them by touching them with a cotton-tipped stick dipped in alcohol or nail polish may be used as an aerosol or Not all plants will tolerate chemicals so it is best to treat only a few leaves first to see if damage AFTER treatment check your plants If a treat The mealy bug is hard to get rid so you must be persistent in trying to control Other pests that may cause problems with house plants are white flies and will generally control any of these Burningham |