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Houseplant hacks: can neem oil really beat mealybugs?

This natural pesticide may work on a small infestation – it just requires elbow grease and repeat treatments The problem Mealybugs are the clingy exes of the pest world, wedging themselves into leaf joints, hiding in roots and coating everything in white fluff. Left untreated, they suck sap, stunt growth and spread quickly from plant to plant. Once you notice them, they’re usually everywhere. The hack Neem oil is a natural pesticide that coats soft-bodied pests and interferes with their...

3 Mar, 10:00 — 3 Mar, 10:00
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