General The vine mealybug Planococcus ficus belongs to the family Pseudococcidae, and is also known by the names Mediterranean vine mealybug and Grapevine [...] be colonized. The taste can also be affected. An infection by Planococcus ficus can make the plants more susceptible to injury caused by other pests and [...] appearance of Vine mealybug The Mediterranean vine mealybug ( Planoccoccus ficus ) develops through 7 stages: egg, first, second and third instar nymph, prepupa
Pests Citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ); vine mealybug ( Planococcus ficus ). Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps parasitise the mealybugs [...] citrus mealybugs ( Planococcus citri ) and vine mealybugs ( Planococcus ficus ). Visual effect Pupae develop in the mummified skin of the host and look
About There are many species of green potted plants, the most common are: Ficus Skimmia come in many varieties and are usually used as garden plants, because
can also be affected, including various different species of fern, orchid, ficus, oleander and carnation. Damage symptoms The scales present are usually quite
fruit crops (citrus, papaya, etc.) and ornamentals such as schefflera, ficus, hibiscus, oleander, palms, ferns and orchids. Damage symptoms The scales
pests: Citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ) Vine mealybug ( Planococcus ficus ) The parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimiri is available at Koppert as Citripar
in fruit trees and ornamental crops, particularly in pot plants such as ficus, palms, schefflera, croton and kalanchoë, but also in roses and gerbera.
