Cottony Disease on Indoor Palm Plants

My indoor palm plants have been dropping leaves due to a cotton-like substance at the base of the leaves. What is this, and how can I rid my plants of it? Thank you!

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#1 Comment By Heather On 12/04/2010 @ 3:57 pm

That is mealybugs. This article will help you get rid of them:
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