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Unhappy bugs

I have white sticky bugs on the base of the flower and inbetween petals, could they be mealy bugs? what should I use to help the plant.
any help is appreciated
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peggy
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q tip in alcohol to get them off initially; there are a few recipes for sprays here:

http://www.firstrays.com/remedies.htm


i use ultrafine horticultural oil on mine; just keep the plant out of the sun after you apply it or it will cook like a french fry.
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