How Do You Spot Mealybugs?

Mealybugs are fluid-sucking pests that attach themselves to plants and deprive them of nutrients. Eventually, infected plants wither, turn yellow and die. Mealybugs have a lifespan of about 3 months and reproduce rapidly, so it's important to spot them early to control them.

Pay special attention to houseplants to spot mealybugs. One of mealybugs' favorite targets is houseplants, especially flowering houseplants. Mealybugs can affect flowering and fruit-bearing plants of all types, so keep an eye out for mealybugs in the garden, too.

Know what a mealybug looks like. Mealybugs are extremely tiny, but can be seen with the naked eye. Look for flat, oval bugs that are 1 to 4 mm long.

They are covered with a white powdery substance. Use a magnifying glass to spot mealybugs. While mealybugs can be seen by the naked eye, they are easy to miss.

Check your houseplants with a magnifying glass on a regular basis for mealybugs. Look under the leaves and on the stems, the most common locations ... more.

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