Apply the solution directly on the mealybug. Avoid contacting the succulent. Meatybugs can be difficult to eradicate so it is important to use a stronger solvent. Although they are quite easy to remove, they can become recurring. Some succulents may not be suitable for hanging baskets. 3. They were originally found only in dry deserts. They can be found underneath or in the vicinity of plants, but they will eventually come out if you gently shake the leaf. Both situations will cause leaf drop, but under-watered leaves may appear flattened and shriveled.