Mealybugs are just one reason when you bring any new plant into your home that you carefully inspect it for pests and keep it away from your other plant babies for 2 weeks.
Keeping your plants healthy makes them less susceptible to a mealybug attack as they’re less likely to attract pests.
– First, cut back the watering and fertilizing schedule to reduce the nitrogen levels and allow the growing parts to harden. – Spray or wipe down the foliage of susceptible plant species with a neem oil solution.