May 30, 2025 · Mealybugs eat plant sap. There are different types of mealybugs, with some of the most common being the citrus mealybug (Planococcus citri) and the long-tailed mealybug …

Male citrus mealy bugs fly to the females and resemble fluffy gnats. Some species of mealybug lay their eggs in the same waxy layer used for protection in quantities of 50–100; other species …

Jan 17, 2025 · If you’ve ever seen a small, strange white bug on your houseplants, you may have encountered a mealybug. These odd creatures feed on plants and cover themselves in a wax …

Aug 5, 2025 · While a mealybug infestation can be worrisome, it is possible to treat. To keep your plants safe from these sap-sucking insects, we spoke to gardening experts who shared their …

Jul 31, 2025 · Mealybugs can affect all types of crops, ornamentals, and houseplants, including succulents and cacti. Outdoors, mealybugs have natural predators to keep their numbers in …

Sep 26, 2024 · One of the most common pests of indoor plants is mealybugs. These scale insects aren’t a huge issue in some cases, but infested plants can experience myriad problems as …

Jun 14, 2025 · Mealybugs are small, sap-sucking pests that can wreak havoc on a wide range of plants—from indoor ornamentals to major fruit and crop species. While they all share similar …

Apr 26, 2025 · Mealybugs are insects of the Pseudococcidae family, and there are about 275 species that inhabit the United States. They share their superfamily, Coccoidea, with soft scales.

The ground mealybug (Rhizoecus falcifer) is the most common soil mealybug, occurring on the roots of many house plants, especially African violets. Feeding on the root hairs results in …

3 days ago · Mealybugs are pests of ornamental crops indoors and outdoors across the world. They are most active in warm, dry weather. Most species of ornamental plants can be infested …