{"id":56,"date":"2020-07-25T13:04:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-25T13:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/index.php\/2020\/07\/25\/how-to-control-mealy-bugs-effectively\/"},"modified":"2023-11-09T22:47:55","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T17:17:55","slug":"how-to-control-mealy-bugs-effectively","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/hi\/how-to-control-mealy-bugs-effectively\/","title":{"rendered":"\u092e\u093f\u0932\u0940\u092c\u0917 \u0938\u0947 \u0915\u0948\u0938\u0947 \u091b\u0941\u091f\u0915\u093e\u0930\u093e \u092a\u093e\u090f\u0902: \u092e\u093f\u0932\u0940\u092c\u0917 \u0915\u094b \u0928\u093f\u092f\u0902\u0924\u094d\u0930\u093f\u0924 \u0915\u0930\u0928\u0947 \u0915\u093e \u0938\u092c\u0938\u0947 \u0905\u091a\u094d\u091b\u093e \u0924\u0930\u0940\u0915\u093e"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-size:20px\">This ultimate guide on <strong>how to get rid of mealy bug<\/strong> will help you to save your plants from mealy bugs pest infestation. Learn to get rid of mealy bug by using step by step guided methods. <br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dbddedc40d0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dbddedc40d0\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/hi\/how-to-control-mealy-bugs-effectively\/#Introduction\" >\u092a\u0930\u093f\u091a\u092f<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/hi\/how-to-control-mealy-bugs-effectively\/#Symptoms_Of_Mealy_Bugs\" >Symptoms Of Mealy Bugs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/hi\/how-to-control-mealy-bugs-effectively\/#How_To_Get_Rid_Of_Mealy_Bug\" >How To Get Rid Of Mealy Bug?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/hi\/how-to-control-mealy-bugs-effectively\/#Cultural_Method\" >Cultural Method<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/hi\/how-to-control-mealy-bugs-effectively\/#Physical_Method\" >Physical Method<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/hi\/how-to-control-mealy-bugs-effectively\/#Organic_Method\" >Organic Method<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/hi\/how-to-control-mealy-bugs-effectively\/#Chemical_Method\" >Chemical Method<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/hi\/how-to-control-mealy-bugs-effectively\/#Authors_Note\" >\u0932\u0947\u0916\u0915 \u0915\u093e \u0928\u094b\u091f<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>\u092a\u0930\u093f\u091a\u092f<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mealybug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mealy bugs<\/a><\/strong> are one of the hazardous pest that can destroy your plant very fast.\u00a0 Controlling mealy bugs hence become very necessary. You must have noticed<strong> wingless white insects<\/strong> in your plants that spreads very fast on the stem.\u00a0<br><br>Mealybugs on plants lay eggs and multiplies by affecting the growth of your plants. In fruit trees like mango this pest is known to cause serious damage. Mealy bugs are also vector of several plant diseases.<br><br>In India and all over Asia most of the farmers or gardeners face problem of the pest infestation in <strong>mango<\/strong>, <strong>citrus trees<\/strong>, <strong>hibiscus<\/strong>, <strong>sugar canes<\/strong>, <strong>grapes<\/strong>, <strong>pineapples<\/strong>, <strong>papaya<\/strong>, <strong>mulberry<\/strong>, <strong>\u0917\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0921\u0947\u0928\u093f\u092f\u093e<\/strong>, <strong>sunflower<\/strong>, <strong>orchids<\/strong>, <strong>coffee tree<\/strong>, <strong>cassava<\/strong>, <strong>cacti<\/strong>, \u0906\u0926\u093f\u0964<br><br><br><strong>\u0914\u0930 \u092a\u0922\u093c\u0947\u0902: <a href=\"https:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/hi\/ways-to-save-your-plants-from-ants\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/ways-to-save-your-plants-from-ants\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WAYS TO GET RID FROM ANTS<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<br><br><strong>\u0914\u0930 \u092a\u0922\u093c\u0947\u0902: <a href=\"https:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/hi\/the-ultimate-guide-to-hibiscus-flower\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"86\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO HIBISCUS FLOWER<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mealy-bugs-1.jpg\" alt=\"mealy bugs on plants, mealy bugs, \" class=\"wp-image-2014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mealy-bugs-1.jpg 480w, https:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/mealy-bugs-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mealy Bugs On Plant, Captured By <a href=\"https:\/\/m.facebook.com\/ravindra.jadav.94\/albums\/1570526263058119\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Ravindrasinh Jada<\/strong>v<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_Of_Mealy_Bugs\"><\/span>Symptoms Of Mealy Bugs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\">They feed on the stem part where the leaf meets the stem to suck the plant sap that contains sugary plant juices and causes <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wilting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wilting<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stunt_(botany)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stunting<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardeningknowhow.com\/plant-problems\/environmental\/effects-of-defoliation.htm#:~:text=Defoliation%20is%20defined%20as%20a,chemical%20run%20off%20from%20herbicides.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">defoliation<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chlorosis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chlorosis<\/a><\/strong>. Other symptoms include yellowing of leaves. They spread from stems to beneath leaf sheath on the nodes.&nbsp;<br><br>If you observe whitish to pinkish powdery mould appearance beneath the leaf sheath nodes that is spreading on the stem then it is the sign of <strong>mealy bug<\/strong> attack on your plant.<br><br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/how-to-get-rid-of-mealy-bug.jpg\" alt=\"how to get rid of mealy bug, mealy bugs on plants, mealy bugs,\" class=\"wp-image-2011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/how-to-get-rid-of-mealy-bug.jpg 640w, https:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/how-to-get-rid-of-mealy-bug-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Get_Rid_Of_Mealy_Bug\"><\/span>How To Get Rid Of Mealy Bug?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\">You can get rid of mealy bug by cultural, physical, organic and chemical methods. However, I prefer to try these methods in sequence. In which I prefer trying inorganic control method at last. &nbsp;<br><br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_Method\"><\/span>Cultural Method<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\">Always try to grow resistant variety plant in your field. Avoid water logging in the field or pot. Adopt best irrigation method for the crop. In case of growing in pot avoid over watering.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\">You can also <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coccinellidae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">introduce lady bugs<\/a><\/strong> in your field or garden. They feed on mealy bugs and reduces their population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_Method\"><\/span>Physical Method<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Do not <\/strong>use <strong>nitrogen rich fertilizers<\/strong> in excess. You can also clean the infected area with cotton swabs dipped in alcohol. This practice can easily solve the problem. During early stages of infection it is better to remove the infected parts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\">Ignoring pests infestation can lead to bigger problems. And I see most of the people complaining that within one day my plant got ruined from pests. But it doesn&#8217;t happen that way. You need to keep checking your gorgeous plants time to time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\">This practice alone can help you in identifying any abnormal changes during early stages of infestation. And believe me, you will not only find this as a fun activity but also for becoming healthy. Gardening is also a form of exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\"><br><br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organic_Method\"><\/span>Organic Method<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\">For controlling this pest through organic method you will need <strong>spray bottle<\/strong>, <strong>water<\/strong> \u0914\u0930 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kerosene\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kerosene oil<\/a><\/strong> that are easily available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\">Add <strong>4 drops<\/strong> of <strong>kerosene oil <\/strong>in <strong>500 ml<\/strong> of <strong>water <\/strong>in the spray bottle and <strong>mix <\/strong>it well and <strong>leave <\/strong>it for <strong>12 hours<\/strong>. After 12 hours, shake the mixture again and spray on the infected parts of the plant in the evening and you will notice the pest falling apart immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-3-background-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Caution: <\/strong>Do not apply excess of kerosene oil, only 4 drops in 500 ml water and 5 to 6 drops in 1 Litre water. Excess of Kerosene oil can harm your plants. It is advised to perform a patch test before applying the solution in all plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\">There is <strong>one more method<\/strong> for organic control of this pest. For this method you will need Spray bottle, herbal shampoo and water.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Mix 3 ml <\/strong>of<strong> herbal shampoo<\/strong> in <strong>1 litre water <\/strong>and shake it well to mix the mixture thoroughly. Spray this shampoo water mix on the infected plants in the late evening. This will surely help you to control the pest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\">You can also spray neem oil in your plants to control this pest organically, neem oil spray is a wonder medicine for many type of pest and diseases in plants. But before using neem oil spray or any organic spray, try physical control methods.&nbsp; &nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\">After that try any of the following organic methods. This will be effective in controlling mealy bugs in your plants. To learn how to prepare and use neem oil spray, you must visit this link: &nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>\u0914\u0930 \u092a\u0922\u093c\u0947\u0902: <a href=\"https:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/hi\/how-to-make-neem-oil-spray-for-plants\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"132\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HOW TO PREPARE AND USE NEEM OIL SPRAY<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\"><br><br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>My Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\">Organic sprays sometimes can take time to work completely, in case of severe damage keep spraying in late evenings after every three days.&nbsp; &nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\">Observation is a necessary step if you want to make your plants happy, keep observing the effects of the control methods applied after every one or two day. <strong>Chemical Method<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chemical_Method\"><\/span>Chemical Method<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\">You can spray <strong>methyl parathion 50 EC 1000 ml \/ hectare<\/strong> on the stem of the infected plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\">In case of severe infection spray dimethoate<strong> 30 EC @1 ml per litre <\/strong>diluted with <strong>fish oil resin soap @ 2.5 ml per litre<\/strong> on the plant.<br><br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Authors_Note\"><\/span>\u0932\u0947\u0916\u0915 \u0915\u093e \u0928\u094b\u091f<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\">I guess after reading this article you will be able to get rid of mealy bug very easily. 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