How to Get Rid of Mealybugs on Jade Plants
- 1). Quarantine the jade plant. This will prevent the mealybugs from infecting nearby plants.
- 2). Dip a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol and apply it to the mealybug. Be careful--alcohol can damage the jade's leaves and kill the plant if too much is applied. If you get alcohol on the leaves, wipe them gently with a cloth dipped in water. Repeat the treatment once a week for at least two months.
- 3). Spray the plant with an insecticidal soap or chemical insecticide. Read the label carefully first, because jade plants are sensitive to certain substances. Chemical treatments should only be attempted if other methods fail.
- 4). Discard the plant if the problem continues to worsen Mealybugs can transfer to other plants, and the sticky sap can damage shelves, carpets and floors beneath the infected plant.
