I usually use a Neem Oil and Alcohol/Water mix but couldn't quite get rid of these %##@& mealy bugs. I started using a systemic insecticide and things are looking much better but still not quite gone. I know I am not quite spraying as often as I should with the colder weather I haven't been taking them outside to spray and the spray smells pretty bad plus I wouldn't want our pup to come in contact with it so I know that is part of the issue.