What is this white stuff?

What is this white stuff?#382949

By Ewreck -  Wed Jun 09, 2021 2:19 pm
Location:  AZ Zone 8b
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- Wed Jun 09, 2021 2:19 pm #382949

This white stuff is growing on some dahlias. Kinda looks like mold or something. Plant seems healthy any ideas what it is?

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Re: What is this white stuff?#382951

By evenwind -  Wed Jun 09, 2021 2:49 pm
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- Wed Jun 09, 2021 2:49 pm #382951

Looks like mealy bugs to me.

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Re: What is this white stuff?#382952

By Panman -  Wed Jun 09, 2021 3:45 pm
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- Wed Jun 09, 2021 3:45 pm #382952

I agree, mealy bugs. If it is isolated, you can deal with them with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. If it is more widespread, you will need to use an insecticide.

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Re: What is this white stuff?#382959

By Ewreck -  Wed Jun 09, 2021 4:40 pm
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- Wed Jun 09, 2021 4:40 pm #382959

Alright that’s what I’ll do and it seems to only be on this plant so far. Thanks for quick responses

Re: What is this white stuff?#382977

By evenwind -  Wed Jun 09, 2021 11:06 pm
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- Wed Jun 09, 2021 11:06 pm #382977

I always have a spray bottle filled with isopropyl for general cleanup. If I see mealies. I give them a good spraying. That kills both the adults and the eggs and larvae that hide in the crevasses of the leaves.

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