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Mealybugs on Peace Lily
How to identify and get rid of mealybugs on Peace Lily. Size: 2–4mm.
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Identifying mealybugs on Peace Lily
White, cottony masses in leaf axils where leaves meet the stem, and along the base of flower spathes.
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Life cycle
Females lay 300–600 eggs in cottony masses. Spread by crawlers and on contaminated tools.
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Damage to Peace Lily
Mealybugs sap-suck at leaf junctions, weakening new growth and leaving sticky honeydew that can coat the glossy leaves in residue and sooty mould.
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How to treat mealybugs on Peace Lily
Dab visible mealybugs with a cotton bud soaked in rubbing alcohol, checking leaf axils carefully. Follow with insecticidal soap, repeating every 7–10 days.
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Preventing mealybugs on Peace Lily
Inspect leaf axils and the base of flower spathes regularly, and quarantine new plants before placing them nearby.