Mealybugs
(
Planococcus citri (Risso) )
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Mealybugs
(
Planococcus citri (Risso) )
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Mealybugs Underside of Plumeria Leaf |
Mealybugs Underside of Plumeria Leaf |
Mealybugs Underside of Plumeria Leaf |
Mealybug Damage Warped & ILL formed leaves |
| Mealybugs are scale insects that live under
white, woolly masses, and suck sap and nutrients from plants. Mealybugs
seem to love a few varieties of plumeria, while others growing close by
remain unaffected. Mealybugs suck plumeria leaves, and cause them
to grow warped and mis-shaped. If left unchecked mealybugs can totally
stunt a plumeria's growth. Plumerias usally recover after the bug
are brought under control.
How to Control Mealybugs on Plumeria 1. Keep the growing area clean and free
of fallen leaves.
2. Carefully remove and place badly infected leaves into trash bags. 3. Blast all existing leaves clean with a water hose. 4. Move plants into a more open and sunny area. 5. Improve the air circulation in greenhouse area, and as weather permits remove plants, and blast them clean and free of all mealybugs and mites. 6. Insecticides : Bug-B-Gon
Multi-Purpose Garden Dust
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Plumeria 101 / Michael Anders