Non-Chemical Management
- Hand-wipe to control localized infestations, when practical.
- Prune and destroy heavily infested twigs.
- Beneficial insects including a parasitic wasp help control mealybug populations. Avoid use of broad-spectrum insecticides which kill predators.
- Control honeydew-feeding ants, which may protect mealybug colonies from predators.
Select non-chemical management options as your first choice!