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How do I get rid of mealy bug on my Bougainvillea?

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If your plant is in a conservatory, the best approach would be to try a biological control. This would be an insect called Cryptolaemus which finds and kills this pest. They need a temperature of at least 20ºC for a few hours a day. Do not to use any pesticide sprays if you use this treatment.

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