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Mealybugs


New Links - 2008 UCCE Sonoma Mealybug Control Trials:


How to Distinguish Among Different Mealybugs

Solanum Mealybug: A Vine Mealybug Look-a-like

The solanum mealybug (Phenacoccus solani) occurs in Sonoma County and closely resembles the vine mealybug. This mealybug is generally found on the crown and roots of weeds.  Malva (cheeseweed) is a common host in Sonoma County.  The solanum mealybug has also been documented on a wide variety of plants throughout North America.  Females give birth to live young and unlike vine mealybugs, no egg masses are present.
Solanum Mealybug on the U. of Georgia / USFS Forestry Images Website
Solanum Mealybug on the Systemic Entomology Laboratory Website


Reducing the Spread of Vine Mealybug



Trapping For Male Vine Mealybug

Vine Mealybug Posters

Bilingual vmb poster by Mark Battany

Bilingual Poster for Printing

 

 

   

  

 

  

 

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View and purchase 11" x 17" posters of vine mealybug photos on the UC Cooperative Extension San Luis Obispo County web site.

Photo by Mark Battany, UCCE San Luis Obispo