Mealybugs can be found on many indoor plants; they seem to like orchids, cacti and succulents especially, but also the popular ones Christmas star and the Ficus benjamini. Therefore, control these lice as soon as possible before they can spread to other plants.
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How can I spot mealybugs?
There are around 100 species of woolly louse or mealybird and can be found all over the world. A white, greasy coating on the plant is the characteristic sign of an infestation. Later, a blackish film often appears that can be easily wiped off. Then the sooty fungus has already settled.
Are there home remedies for mealybugs?
It is best to cut off heavily infested parts of the plant. Then spray the plant with lemon balm spirit or wipe the lice with alcohol on a cloth. Repeat the chosen measure for several days in a row.
How do I protect my aloe vera from lice in the future?
The prophylaxis against a renewed infestation with mealybugs begins with the purchase of new plants. Always check them carefully for pests. Avoid care mistakes with all houseplants, because these weaken the plants in question. The same applies to locations with little light, dry heating air and nitrogenous fertilizers.
Fertilize Now and then you prefer to use nettle or nettle for prevention Horsetail manure.The essentials in brief:
- usually occur in winter
- belong to the family of scale insects
- damage several times: suck out the sap of life, produce poison, but remove honeydew, m, which attracts the sooty fungus
- isolate affected plants immediately
- can be combated with home remedies
- if the infestation is severe, the plant may die
- Root lice subspecies: relatively difficult to recognize
- biological control: lacewing, ladybirds and parasitic wasps
Tips
Your suffers Aloe vera Obviously, but if no pests are visible at first glance, then think of the root lice. It leaves smeary white marks on the inside of the affected flower pots.
