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Mealybugs are very small white colored insects, which, in the absence of treatment, live in clusters on fruits and stems.
When there is an infestation of mealybugs on plants, the leaves start turning yellow, the growth of the plants stops and the fruits start falling prematurely.
Insects multiply in number in a very short time and infect many plants in the garden. In such a situation, know the home remedies for prevention here.
neem oil:
Neem oil has natural insecticidal properties which are helpful in killing insects. You can mix 5 ml of neem oil in one liter of water and spray it.
Soapy water:
Mixing liquid soap with water and spraying it on plants causes mealybugs to stick and die. Spray it on mealybug infested plants once every week.
alcohol:
Applying isopropyl alcohol to a cotton ball and applying it on mealybugs kills them instantly. This method works well on plants where insects are less.
Garlic Spray:
Grind some garlic cloves, boil them in water, filter it and fill it in a spray bottle. It works as a natural insecticide.
Onion Juice:
Grind the onion and extract its juice and put it in a spray bottle and spray it on the plants. This is also an effective home remedy.