caring for my birds of paradise

I have 2 varieties, potted on my lanai and facing the west side. Worried that there is a white bug or “mealy bug” attacking them. I washed them with soapy water, only hurt the plant. Can’t seem to get rid of “IT.” Please Help?!!

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#1 Comment By shelley On 08/08/2015 @ 9:34 pm

Here is an article that will help you that discusses how to eradicate mealy bugs:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mealybugs-control.htm ^[1]

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