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What are the tiny, sticky, cottony balls on houseplant leaves?

May 18, 2013 by Judy

Mealy Bugs are one of the most annoying and destructive pests that attack houseplants. These tiny sucking insects look like small pieces of cotton. The bugs suck the sap out of a plant; they especially love the tender new growth. As the plant loses sap, leaves get spots, some turn yellow, leaves drop, stems get weak, … Read more

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