Mealybugs: How Far They Can Travel and Their Impact on Your Houseplants
Mealybugs travel short distances, mainly by crawling. In their nymph stage, they can move about 90 cm in a few days. Females cannot fly, but ants can carry them, and wind can disperse them. Inspect new plants closely to prevent infestations in greenhouses. They often hide in hard-to-reach areas such as leaf axils and under … Read more