I have come to the conclusion the mealy bugs are sent to us to see how patient we really are.
I thought I had finally gotten rid of them, but I found more just the other day on three gardenias I have in the house and no new plants have been brought in to carry them. They seem to like the younger and new growth. They are big and ugly as well, I am not sure if that is one or a group together. I just hate those little suckers. I find the Neems mix with dawn liquid and water is the best treatment after a good washing. I usually make sure I spray after the sun is down or in the morning so it dries before the sun hits it. Also look on your containers. They hide in all sorts of places. I think I am going to try and find a way to really exterminate these little buggers but it would have to be natural, not chemical. Good luck all. If anyone comes up with a new cure, let me know. I need all the help I can get.
