Mealybugs

family Pseudococcidae

Sap-sucking, oval insects covered in mealy white wax, control these pests using insecticidal oil sprays. Very small infestations can be controlled by thoroughly painting each individual bug with alcohol, avoiding contact with the plant. The mealybug destroyer, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri, is available commercially, as is the convergent lady beetle, Hippodamia convergens.

 

See Also Insecticidal oil Ladybug, ladybirds, convergent lady beetles

 
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