Mealybugs respond well to a soap/alcohol/water mix. Rather than using a Q-tip, use a spray bottle. When dealing with mealy, I use two spray bottles, one with the alcohol and one with water. First I spray the plant all over with the alcohol mix. Baby mealybugs are too small to see and can be all over the plant. The soap helps dissolve the waxy coating that the bugs have so that the alcohol can get through to dry out the bugs. Then I spray with water to wash off the bug bodies especially where leave join the plant. An option for an enclosed space is vodka instead of rubbing alcohol. It is just as effective against bugs, is less harmful to humans. Better yet, take the plant out into a better ventilated and well lit space to do the spraying. Re-examine the plant every few days and re-apply if any slipped past the first treatment.

I figured out why my flea-less dog got fleas all of a sudden. It is his dog food! Nutro has changed it formula and dogs all over the country are getting ill and some dying. Ill dogs attract fleas. Here are a few links about the sickness nutro is causing. http://www.woodhavenlabs.com/nutro.html http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/04/pet_food_recalls93.html http://www.rateitall.com/i-24984-nutro.aspx http://www.voy.com/211161/ Nutro was bought out by mars candy and iams (we are feeding our cat) was bought out by Purina. We are in the process of switching the dog to evo and the cat to merrick. Evo does not have fish flavors (that the cat prefers). Both are grain free formulas. The dog gets raw organ and beef 2 times a day, but nutro only in the morning. Hubby hates the thought of touching the raw stuff. Can't get the cat interested in the raw food at all Want to switch your animal to a better brand check out this link http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/ They only rate the dog foods, but I would guess a good quality dog food brand might also make good cat foods. the deaths of dogs from poor quality dog foods saddens me greatly. the symptoms our dog has in common with the other ill dogs are peeing in the house diarrhea dark urine red itchy skin vomits up undigested food occasionally dry heaves Unfortunately, other's dogs have died from liver and or kidney failure, and some only after eating the new brand for only for 4 days. I would never post something bad about a company like this except I can see the same symptoms in my corgi. The vet assumes urinary tract infection but can't get urine from him to test. Antibiotics no helping. If someone wants to start a thread on a forum please do so. This info needs to get out! please post the link to the new post here. so I other's can find it easier.

Spider mites can quickly eradicate your pepper plants! Early detection is important in their control. Watch for yellowing leaves. Spider mites suck the chlorophyll out of the plant leaf making it turn yellow. Systemic controls usually work best since they get into the plant and are ingested with the chlorophyll. Systemic controls can take 1-3 weeks to be effective and you will need to watch for infestations as eggs hatch.

Not sure if you can get "rid of them forever guarantee". Perhaps they can be controlled quite a bit. Healthy plants can resist them more than stressed or sickly plants. Make sure your plants are as healthy as possible. Make sure they are not too stressed. If bringing in a new plant, thoroughly inspect it. Quaratine is recommended. Repotting it is often very good idea. They like warm and moist environment, so improve if necessary. Do not over fertilize your plants, mealies prefer new, juicy growth that may be excessive if too much fertilizer is used; and plants can be stressed by too much of it. Treatments needs to be repeated within 5-7 days to get rid of next generation. Larvae lives in soil, so treating soil could help to kill them. Using diatomaceous earth sprinkled around stems may help as it irritates them and kills them. If possible, keep plants outdoors during appropriate season. There are many beneficials outdoors that help - you could buy some (like lady bugs); but keeping them indoors could be difficult. Repotting, and using fresh potting mix helps - get rid of old one. Pots need to be cleaned and disinfected if reusing. Non-chemical treatments are usually sufficient. There are many chemicals available, but they shouldn't be used outdoors because they may kill beneficials and pollinators. Some/many could be also toxic to pets and ppl, so consider that before using... Mealies can develop resistance to most chemicals if those are used on regular basis. Inspect plants often to hopefully catch them before they spread too much. None of available insecticides will likely completely eliminate mealies. If you can't get them under control, destroying plants may be only option... I only see occasional mealy bugs on my plants, and use only rubbing alcohol to treat. Many recommend solution, but I use it full strength. Spray/dab directly on bugs. I make sure plant is not in strong sunlight while treated. This is all I can think of right now - and you probably tried most - hopefully others will chime in with more suggestions :)