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RUBBING ALCOHOL
Rubbing Alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) can be used to control some household
insects such as scales and mealybugs.
Prepare a small container of rubbing alcohol. Using a cotton swab or
cotton ball, dab the alcohol on the insect. Wait several minutes and wash
off the plant.
Alcohol can dry out a plant, especially the buds and growing points.
Rinsing with water within five minutes should prevent damage. Avoid using
rubbing alcohol on the plants' growing points.
See: Scales, Mealy Bugs
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