What’s that white stuff on my plants? Mealybugs could be to blame

  • Mealybugs are often found on the leaves, stems and flower buds of your plants.
    Mealybugs are often found on the leaves, stems and flower buds of your plants.
  • One indicator of the pests is the development of sooty mold on the honeydew produced by the mealybugs.
    One indicator of the pests is the development of sooty mold on the honeydew produced by the mealybugs.
  • If a plant is severely infested, consider pruning and removing heavily infested plant parts to prevent the spread of mealybugs to healthier sections of the plant.
    If a plant is severely infested, consider pruning and removing heavily infested plant parts to prevent the spread of mealybugs to healthier sections of the plant.

    If you’ve noticed the presence of white, fluffy, cotton-like formations on your plants, chances are you’ve encountered one of the most common garden pests: mealybugs. These insects are often found on the leaves, stems and flower buds of your plants, leaving you wondering about the identity of this white substance.

    Mealybugs are small, soft-bodied insects that belong to the family Pseudococcidae. Th…