Gardenia Plants

I have two Gardenia potted plants in a screened in area in Florida. I believe it is infested with mealy bugs – little white, straight masses of them on the leaves. What is a good remedy?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 01/12/2011 @ 8:30 am

This article will help you with the mealy bugs:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/mealybugs-white-residue-on-plants-leaves.htm ^[1]

We have recently started using neem oil on out plants here. It works very well with pests like this. You can learn more here:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm ^[2]

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