Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001710
11/12/99
Mealybugs
Mealybugs can be recognized by the flaky covering of gray,
white or pink wax over their entire bodies. They are
soft-bodied, 4 to 12 mm long, and they move slowly. All
mobile life stages appear similar except for their size.
Mealybugs can be found feeding on stems, shoots or leaves
of susceptible plants. They have many natural enemies
that usually keep populations under control.
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