I have a tropical palm plant that has (I believe mealy bugs) what can I do?

I have sprayed it with water and rubbing alchol but they have come back even worse. Is there something you recommend the plant is HUGE and really hard to move around.

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1alcohol is really the best, dab a q-tip in it and remove the mealy bugs like that
do you have any other plants with this problem, treat them also
you might have the bugs in your potting soil, try pouring the soap
mix in your pot but I don't like the formula given in other answer
try using dishwashing liquid 1/3 cup to 1 gallon of water
stay on it and they should be gone soon

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