mealybug , auch: mealy bug

Things get much more serious when there is an invasion of mealybugs.

A. Mealybug is a common name for a family of scale insects.

No other means of dispersal is known for this mealybug.

They are actually most closely related to scales and mealybugs.

Sometimes unwanted residents can be found and most often it is mealybug, a form of scale.

Ants are a problem, since they promote mealybugs on the fruit.

The mealybug war started in the late-1970's with detective work.

To many, its appearance suggests that of another plant nuisance, the mealybugs.

Isolate the cactus to do this and be sure to touch every mealybug seen.

Check the plants frequently for mealybug invasion or sometimes white flies.

The mealybugs will be killed on contact, but check every few days to be sure.

Mealybugs are common pests and can cause deformation to new growth.

The hibiscus mealybug can complete its entire life cycle in 23 to 30 days.

It resembles a mealybug and are often found feeding on cactus.

No transmission of the virus occurs through the mealybug eggs.

They are considered to be important predators of the long-tailed mealybug under glass.

They have a tendency to attract insects like mealybugs and scales.

Check house plants for mealybugs, aphids and white flies; control, if found.

Pesticides were used as an initial response to the cassava mealybug problem.

This heroic insect also feeds on mealybugs and certain species of scales.

The cactus collection is infested with mealybugs, which should be controlled.

Check cactuses for mealybugs; control promptly if these insects are found.

This keeps down the occasional mealybug, as well as the dust.

Mealybugs occur in all parts of the world.

Be alert for mealybugs, especially along the leaf axils and stems.