Today, I will talk about a serious topic for the Plumeria lovers. I grew a lot of Plumeria in my Garden till now of various species. But no matter, what species and where you are growing your Plumeria, your Plumeria might face mealybugs.
Yes, we all hate mealy bugs and Plumeria hats the mealybugs too.
In this article, I will share how I prevented my Plumeria from mealybugs attack. If your Plumeria is infected with mealy bug, you can follow my steps to remove mealybugs.
I have tried almost every possible way to get rid of mealybug from my plumeria. I make a bucket of dawn soapy water with a little oil- canola, neem, whatever you have, swish the branches in the bucket and rub off what I can. I cut off the really bad curled leaves/flowers and then inspect them daily!
So I will suggest the best solution that will be effective for you.
How do you know if your Plumeria is infected with mealybugs or not?
If you can identify mealybugs then it's not hard to check if Plumeria leaves are infected with mealybugs or not.
You can just check the lower side of the leaves.
Signs of Mealybugs on Plumeria plant
- You may notice curling leaves.
- The flower buds might shrink.
- Unhealthy stems of Plumeria.
- Black spots on the plants.
You can check Plumeria curling leaves - Causes and solution
and Plumeria yellow leaves
How to get rid of Mealybugs - Plumeria Plant
If the mealybugs just started to infect your Plumeria plant then apply alcohol spray to the infected areas and nearby areas.
You can also use a cotton ball with alcohol to wipe off the mealybugs and white spots.
Wait for 3 days, to see if the mealybugs attacks again. If you notice mealybugs again then follow the below:
Treat with need oil, I use a hose-attached sprayer. You'll have to do more than one application, again use according to directions.
Also, spray the surrounding ground as well as surrounding plants, mealybug spreads. Ants will carry the pest throughout the garden. Ants are attracted to the sweet smell that they secret. Then the mealybug is carried off on the ant's little feet & through your gardens.
Another way is:
Dawn dish soap makes them melt right off then rinse with a hose. Mix 2 tbsp soap to 1 gal water and you can add 1 tsp neem oil to it so it sticks.
