Pam, this was written for pyracantha, but I have used the rubbing alcohol before on other plants to get rid of a number of insects. It may be worth a try.

Rubbing alcohol can be used to kill mealybugs living on you pyracantha. In a spray bottle, mix a solution of 9 parts water and 1 part rubbing alcohol. Spray the solution directly onto the mealybugs once a week until they're gone. Some pyracanthas may be sensitive to the alcohol, so spray an inconspicuous part of the plant with the solution as a test, then wait 24 to 48 hours. If there's no damage, spray the entire plant. If your pyracantha has only a few mealybugs, dip a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol and place it directly onto individual mealybugs to kill them