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Unknown pest

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 2:51 pm
by roarke
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Re: Unknown pest

Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 4:38 pm
by CPcaregiver
I'm no expert on pests, but I'd say those look exactly like mealybugs.
Hopefully they won't make it to your other plants.

Re: Unknown pest

Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 5:32 pm
by Veronis
That was my first thought, but I can't tell from the pictures.

Re: Unknown pest

Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 7:27 pm
by roarke
I didn't find males, only females. I have given mimosa some CP insecticide.

Re: Unknown pest

Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 1:12 am
by Jimbok3
those definitely are mealy bugs, hopefully the have not laid eggs on any other plants. good luck with the treatment :)

Re: Unknown pest

Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 4:13 pm
by roarke
The eggs are round and smaller, no ?