Mealybugs! Help!

Coyote poo poo?

Coyote poo poo?

No I am saving that for a special someone.;-)

I had something like that years ago, and my local nursery where I bought my plants told me to spray with water mixed with soap. That soap kills them because it dehydrates bugs or they can't poo and burst. Something like that. :lol:

I found a link with similar information and more invasive procedures if the bug bursting doesn't work.

http://www.ehow.com/how_6935_control-mealybugs.html

Thanks y'all!

We appear to have acquired a nice mealybug infestation. The stems and leaves of some of our shrubs and plants are affected. Looks like white cottony fluffy stuff- what do we use to get rid of them?

Actually, it sounds like you have spittle bugs, they have the white foamy appearance you describe. They love this dry weather and attack everything. I wash them off with the spray attachment of my waterhose, then douse them again, just when they think they've escaped by landing on the surface of my screened porch. A really good daily rinsing of the affected plants should save them until we get the much needed rain to take care of them for you.

Actually, it sounds like you have spittle bugs, they have the white foamy appearance you describe. They love this dry weather and attack everything. I wash them off with the spray attachment of my waterhose, then douse them again, just when they think they've escaped by landing on the surface of my screened porch. A really good daily rinsing of the affected plants should save them until we get the much needed rain to take care of them for you.

Yes that describes it- thanks!!!! Mealybugs were the closest description I could find, but I should have used "foamy" in my search. It doesn't take too much blasting to wash them off. They are "spitting" on everything. Will they harm the plant?

Only if they are allowed complete occupation of the plant....it appears we are in line for some help with the weather this week.

Sending rain wishes your way...........😀

OK you local gardeners- here is another question!

How often should we run the drip irrigation- how many days/week and for how long?

I have them all over some of my plants as well. They stay in sections it seems and dont like all plants??:bang:

OK you local gardeners- here is another question!

How often should we run the drip irrigation- how many days/week and for how long?

jdarg,

Do you know if your landscaping is native or drought tolerant? That will make so much difference. If so you can just get it through a long dry spell with a good soaking from your drip system or by hand and not worry anymore.

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jdarg,

Do you know if your landscaping is native or drought tolerant? That will make so much difference. If so you can just get it through a long dry spell with a good soaking from your drip system or by hand and not worry anymore.

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Natives and drought tolerant, but planted in the last year I think (help me out here Beach SiO2!!)!

Natives and drought tolerant, but planted in the last year I think (help me out here Beach SiO2!!)!

If they're not established yet, make sure you keep some moisture on the root balls and surrounding soil until they get rooted into your native soil. Just stick a trowel or wooden spoon handle in the root area and see if it comes out with any moisture/damp soil on it.

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If they're not established yet, make sure you keep some moisture on the root balls and surrounding soil until they get rooted into your native soil. Just stick a trowel or wooden spoon handle in the root area and see if it comes out with any moisture/damp soil on it.

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Thanks Rita!