mealybugs

[US]/[ˈmiːlɪˌbʌɡz]/
[UK]/[ˈmiːlɪˌbʌɡz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. pienet, pehmeät kärpäset, joiden pinnalla on valkoinen, hienosti mäntyinen aine ja jotka syövät kasvien syltä; yleisnimitys Pseudococcidae -perheen kärpäseille.

Phrases & Collocations

mealybugs on plants

kasvien kermakotiruovien

control mealybugs

kermakotiruovien hallinta

mealybug infestation

kermakotiruovien pito

treating mealybugs

kermakotiruovien hoito

see mealybugs

nähdä kermakotiruovia

mealybugs damage

kermakotiruovien vauriot

check for mealybugs

tarkista kermakotiruovien läsnäolo

mealybugs feeding

kermakotiruovien ruokintaa

find mealybugs

löytää kermakotiruovia

mealybug presence

kermakotiruovien läsnäolo

Example Sentences

inspect your plants regularly for mealybugs.

mealybugs are common pests on succulents and citrus trees.

a strong blast of water can dislodge mealybugs from plants.

isolate infested plants to prevent the spread of mealybugs.

neem oil is an effective treatment for mealybug infestations.

mealybugs feed on plant sap, weakening the plant.

look for white, cottony masses, a sign of mealybugs.

systemic insecticides can control mealybug populations.

mealybugs often hide under leaves and in crevices.

early detection is key to managing mealybug problems.

use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol to remove mealybugs.

mealybug infestations can quickly damage your garden.

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