Mealybugs cannot be controlled with a single application of alcohol/water. The life cycle of these insects dictates that you'll have eggs, nymphs, and adults at the same time and some of those life stages are difficult to control. Plain water will do little or nothing to control mealies. Wiping them off may even spread the eggs or nymphs via the cloth. I prefer an alcohol and water mist applied every few days, even after you cease to see the insects. You might also try a horticultural oil, so effective against scale (mealies are extremely closely related to scale, if not a type of scale insect) insects.

Funny joke. Thanks for posting it. I had no idea where it was going either. It's so true, Deedee. Maybe the granite line could be turned into soapstone countertops. Soapstone people are *really* into their countertops. Oh yeah, the marble people too. They can't wait until that patina arrives in the form of etching from glasses and cups, etc. Kim, you should post your joke on the kitchen forum. LOL!

I'm so sorry for your loss.Your mom touched many lives here,and she will surely be missed.May she rest in peace.My condolences to all who loved and knew her. Kathi

LOL... that's a good one! If I could have 9K for my kitchen reno, I could have had new appliances too! But... I'm still very happy with my reno. See it for yourself! Here is a link that might be useful: My almost new kitchen