Tag: mealybugs
how to get rid of mealybugs?
© istock What scale insects attack orchids? Whatever species they are, mealybugs are biting-sucking insects that attach themselves to the tender parts of a plant, such as leaves, young stems,…
Shelled mealybugs: identification, prevention, treatment
© istock Shelled mealybugs Formerly called lecanine mealybugsthey belong to the Coccidae family. Shell mealybugs and shield mealybugs are quite similar in terms of their appearance, lifestyle and development, each…
Fight against mealybugs: the effectiveness of white vinegar
1 Mealybugs This tiny, but greatly formidable enemy is part of the Homoptera family in the order Hemiptera. Here are some facts that are important to know: These small, flat-bodied…
an effective treatment against mealybugs
© istock Discover black soap The use of black soap dates back to Antiquity. It was, then, essentially composed of crushed black olives and ashes, and was mainly used as…