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Mealybugs / Scale Insects
Plant disease guide · TerraceFarming
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What causes Mealybugs / Scale Insects?
These sap-sucking pests attach to leaves and stems, often thriving in stressed plants or stagnant conditions.
How to treat Mealybugs / Scale Insects
Dab visible pests with a cotton swab dipped in a diluted neem oil solution, then spray the entire plant with a neem oil and mild soap solution.
How to prevent Mealybugs / Scale Insects
Regularly inspect plants, ensure good air circulation, and consider applying beneficial fungi like Beauveria bassiana or Verticillium lecanii as a preventative measure.
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