Mealy Bug?

[Mandy]

Can anyone help?

I have a small, orange coloured Acer in the garden and have noticed tonight that it's stem is covered in what looks like brown, oval shaped things sitting on top of a cotton wool like substance.

What do I use to get rid of it as I don't want to lose this plant, or let it spread.

Mandy

[valmarg]

An old fashioned remedy was to get a pad of cotton wool, soak it in methylated spirits, and wipe the affected stems. Doesn't harm the plant, but the bugs don't like it!!

valmarg

[poultrychat]

An old fashioned remedy was to get a pad of cotton wool, soak it in methylated spirits, and wipe the affected stems. Doesn't harm the plant, but the bugs don't like it!!

valmarg

I've heard the same but never tried it

[Squirrel]

It does work!

[Mandy]

Thanks for the advice. I raided hubby's garage and found some methylated on the shelf, used as instructed and plant is now clear.

Mandy