I would keep it separate from the other plants for a few weeks just to make sure. I use Isopropyl alcohol and a Q-tip to do spot treatments. But you can spray straight alcohol, or alcohol and water right on the plant. That will kill the mealies instantly. Just make sure the alcohol doesn't get into the root system....it could burn them.

Oops, I meant to add that yes, I think your plant should do just fine inside without the sunshine for a few weeks until you know for sure it's mealy-free.

Alcohol used full strength will burn a jade. Hopefulauthor suggested using fish emulsion for scale. A couple of days ago I found one of my hoya compactas with mealies, I could have cried, but I sprayed it with diluted fish stuff and the mealies just up and left. I mean I watched them crawl off of the plant and leave. They must not like the smell too much :)

I heard that natural predators help with plant pests. I think i will set it outside.

will periodic spraying with plain water help get rid of them? I dont see any now but im afraid of the tiny baby ones i cant see.

Thanks for the alcohol suggestions...would alcohol diluted with water be a gentle remedy? I have a 1 year old who is a real plant lover!

I've used a 1:3 ratio (alcohol to water) for jade for years, with zero problems. An occasional mist will do the job.

I also have been having a mealy problem with my large jade. I have been doing the rubbing alcohol treatment using a q-tip to kill the bugs one by one, because I've read that some people have damaged their jades with the alcohol mixture (alcohol and water)...not sure how they were using it, but I didn't want to take chances either way).

Anyway, I've been doing the q-tip treatment for a few weeks now, every single day. And believe me, EVERY day I find a bunch of new mealies. So for me, it hasn't been working. Also, I've done the alcohol spray on some of my hoyas that have mealies...they are mostly gone but they keep reappearing on new growth - it's so frustrating!

I decided to spray Neem Oil (diluted with water of course, and with some dish soap - just as the directions say), and I'm hoping that works. I've heard good things about Neem, and it's 100% natural (just make sure you get a good brand...I have Dyna Gro, I think). I really don't think water alone will do the trick, but I don't have much experience with mealies...it's just hard to believe that water alone would kill them and keep them away. Using natural predators is a good idea too, like you mentioned.

Good luck,
Gabi

Those mealy's really look nasty to me, with that cotton look and sticky stuff.

Spiritual, I too agree mealy are the nastiest looking bugs..worse than scale/mites, etc..
Mealy is one insect I haven't found a cure for..but don't give up...I would isolate plant from others so they don't catch these obnoxious pests..Keep hosing..
How infested is your plant? Can you see them everywhere or in certain spots?
I was browsing through the Geranium forum, and ppl are using scented geraniums to rid mealy..Many swear it works..It's worth a try..I think they use a leaf, break up and sprinkle on soil..It's worth a try. I don't have any scented geraniums, 3 other types, but you can find Citronella in most nurseries nowadays..I don't care for it's scent, it smells too much like Raid, but if it kills mealy it's worth it..There' are a zillion other scented types that smell good..Citrus-scented geraniums are supposed to work..I was wondering if placing the peel of a citrus would do the job..I add w/a mix I make up to rid other bugs..maybe it'll help w/mealy.. Good luck, Toni