Mealybugs and scales
January 1, 1970
(mealybugs). They suck the sap of plants and are mostly host plant specific. Apart from the damage they cause by sucking plant sap, mealybugs and soft scales [...] reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis [...] persistent pests that feed on plant sap, weakening crops and producing honeydew that leads to sooty mould. Infestations reduce plant vigor, fruit quality and