Best pesticide/method of removing bugs from my Croton?

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  1. ennnceee

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    That's it, any suggestions appreciated.
     
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    Depends what the bugs are.
    Please enlighten.
     
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    Different 'bugs' need different treatment, scale, red spider or mealy bug.
     
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    Or you could just use a general insecticide, but always good to know your enemy.:biggrin:
     
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      Thanks, but I'm afraid I don't know. It's actually my daughters, who called me to ask.
       
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      Agreed better to know the enemy, but think will stick to general insecticide unless I get a better idea when visiting tomorrow.
       
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