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Oct 10, 2016 6:22 PM CST
Name: Rick Corey
Everett WA 98204 (Zone 8a)
Sunset Zone 5. Koppen Csb. Eco 2f
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You might experiment with a sticky trap and solvents before dabbing the aloe with the solvent.

I find that some glues are quickly dissolved by isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) , but many are not.

Some are softened or even dissolved by water - most not.

Many are softened by HOT water, but that can't be good for a succulent.

Find some things that DO soften the glue quickly, and then try the one that seems most effective and least toxic.

"Goo-Gone" might win that competition, but mineral oil and mineral spirits have a chance.
I thought it had banana oil in it, but I guess not. I was smelling their perfume.

Ingredient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wt. %

Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light 60 - 100 %
d-Limonene . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 5 %
Orange sweet extract . . . . 0.5 - 1.5 %

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