mealy bug in English

noun
1
a small, sap-sucking scale insect that is coated with a white, powdery wax that resembles meal. It forms large colonies and can be a serious pest, especially in greenhouses.

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1. The most common problem is the Mealy bug , which feeds on plant sap.

2. The most classical example of weed - destroying insect in India is the prickly - pear cactus mealy - bug Dactylopius tontentosus .

3. Aphids, mealy bug and thrips cause deformity in new growth. Treat with a diluted pesticide or remove pests by hand. Never use a soap-based insecticide.

4. Cotton growers in Pakistan generally have a sound understanding of cotton production technology, but yields are limited due to the cotton leaf curl virus and mealy bug.