• Mealybugs and scales

  because of the sooty mould that grows on it. Ants are also attracted by the honeydew. In fact, the honeydew with its sooty mould is usually the first sign [...] on plant sap, weakening crops and producing honeydew that leads to sooty mould. Infestations reduce plant vigor, fruit quality and overall yield. Effective [...] sucking plant sap, mealybugs and soft scales also produce honeydew (on which moulds grow) resulting in considerable damage in ornamental and fruit crops and

• Whitefly

  growth of sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) is encouraged. Such fruit is unsaleable. In serious cases the fruit will rot. Sooty moulds also develop on

• Greenhouse whitefly

  growth of sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp .) is encouraged, making it unsuitable for sale. In serious cases the fruit will rot. Sooty moulds also develop

• Tobacco whitefly

  growth of sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp .) is encouraged, making it unsuitable for sale. In serious cases the fruit will rot. Sooty moulds also develop

• Tobacco aphid

  the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental

• Long-tailed mealybug

  the excess sugars in the form of honeydew. Characteristically, dark sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp .) are often found growing on this honeydew. Additionally

• Cotton aphid

  the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental

• Vine mealybug

  the excess sugars in the form of honeydew. Characteristically, dark sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp .) are often found growing on this honeydew. Additionally

• Cottony cushion scale

  scales coat the leaves, blocking the stomata and impeding gas exchange. Sooty moulds grow on the honeydew, blocking the light from the leaves and reducing p

• Green peach aphid

  the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental