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Citrus mealybug

Harmful Effects of Citrus mealybug

Planococcus citri

A species of Planococcus

Citrus mealybug feeds on plant fluids, weakening host plants, reducing yields, and causing leaf drop. High infestations can result in sooty mold, which impedes photosynthesis and may affect human if infected crops are consumed.

What Type of Pest Is Citrus mealybug?

Agricultural Pests
Agricultural Pests
Damage Stage
Adults, Nymphs
Host Plants
Citrus, grapes, pomegranates, bananas, pineapples
Host Plants Organs
Leaves, Fruits
Damage Ways
Sucking Plant Fluids, Spreading Plant Diseases
Damage Reason
Feeding
Damage Level
Mild to Severe
Adults and nymphs of citrus mealybug feed on plant fluids, primarily impacting citrus, grapes, and other fruits. They weaken plants, reduce yields, and can cause leaf drop. In high numbers, citrus mealybug can lead to sooty mold growth, further hindering photosynthesis and potentially impacting human health via infected crop consumption.
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