top of page

Geranio

How to recognize and combat mealybugs on geraniums

Cottony Mealybug

Insect

Type:

Risk to the plant:

MILD

Planococcus Citri

Pathogen:

How to recognize and combat mealybugs on geraniums

Cochinillas

CTA superior EN.webp
1709890758744.png

WHO CAUSES IT?

Cottony mealybug is a common pathogen that affects a wide variety of plants, including geranium. This insect, with a white and cottony appearance, adheres to the aerial parts of the plant, feeding on its sap. It produces a waxy substance that covers its body and serves as protection. This mealybug can severely weaken the plant, causing yellowing, wilting and eventually death of leaves and shoots.

1713099015053 (2).png

SYMPTOMS

Geranium is especially susceptible to cottony mealybug infection. Symptoms include the visible presence of mealybugs on leaves, stems and flowers, as well as general weakening of the plant. Leaves may turn yellow and drop prematurely, and sticky areas of honeydew may be seen on the surface of the plant.

Mealybug on Geraniums: How to Recognize and Treat Them Effectively
Mealybug on geranium | idMicrobe
Mealybug: Symptoms and damage to geraniums
CTA medio EN.webp
pronostica_edited.png

DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS

Temperature:

20°C - 30°C

Humidity:

60% - 80%

1709890758697.png

HOW IS IT SPREAD?

Direct contact, transport by wind, transport by insect vectors.

1709890758673.png

HOW TO ELIMINATE IT?

Home treatments

BONE MEAL OR GROUND FISH SHELLS

RUSTY NAILS OR IRON SHAVINGS

BANANA PEELS

EPSOM SALTS (MAGNESIUM SULFATE)

SOLUTION WITH HOUSEHOLD BORAX

GROUND OR BOILED EGGSHELLS

COMPOST WITH ONION OR GARLIC SCRAPS

VEGETABLE COOKING WATER

WOOD ASH

WATER WITH VINEGAR OR LEMON (VERY DILUTED)

GARLIC INFUSION

USED COFFEE OR TEA

BANANA AND EGGSHELL INFUSION

POTATO OR LEGUME COOKING WATER

COMPOST FROM FRESH GREEN LEAVES

COMPOST OR WELL-AGED MANURE

DILUTED MILK (1:10)

BANANA TEA

LEAF COMPOST

NETTLE SLURRY

POTASSIUM SOAP AND NEEM OIL SOLUTION

POTASSIUM SOAP SOLUTION + NEEM OIL + DIATOMACEOUS EARTH

BAKING SODA AND NEUTRAL SOAP SOLUTION

GARLIC INFUSION WITH NEUTRAL SOAP

CHROMATIC OR ADHESIVE TRAPS

DILUTED MILK

HORSETAIL INFUSION

TRUNK WHITEWASHING

DIATOMACEOUS EARTH

WOOD ASH

NETTLE SLURRY

CUT THE AFFECTED BRANCHES AND APPLY CINNAMON

GARLIC AND CINNAMON INFUSION

INFUSION OF WORMWOOD, CHILI OR CHILLI

CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA AND APPLY ASH PASTE WITH GARLIC OR CINNAMON

GARLIC AND MINT INFUSION

LIGHT TRAPS

APPLY CINNAMON POWDER

PITFALL TRAPS

CRUSHED EGG SHELLS

CLEAN AND SEAL THE WOUND WITH CLAY, CINNAMON AND GARLIC PASTE

GARLIC INFUSION

MATURE COMPOST

TRAPS WITH VINEGAR AND SOAP

SEAL HOLES WITH ASH PASTE AND CRUSHED GARLIC

VINEGAR AND BAKING SODA SOLUTION

ANT TRAP

TAPE TRAP

PHEROMONE TRAP

ALCOHOL TRAPS

FUNNEL TRAP

There are no home treatments

Natural allies

PREDATORY MITES

LADYBUGS

LACEWINGS

PARASITIC WASPS

HOVERFLIES OR PARASITIC FLIES

PREDATORY BUGS

There are no natural allies

Mycodiplosis oidii (predatory mosquito)

Chemical treatments

AGRICULTURAL SULFUR (POWDER OR SOLUBLE)

POTASSIUM FERTILIZERS

MAGNESIUM FERTILIZERS

BORON FERTILIZERS

CALCIUM FERTILIZERS

NITROGEN FERTILIZERS

PHOSPHORUS FERTILIZERS

IRON FERTILIZERS

SULFUR FERTILIZERS

NPK FERTILIZERS

There are no treatments for this disease. Treatments are directed at the insect vectors that transmit it. See insect treatments.

ABAMECTIN 0.0015% + PYRETHRINS 0.02%

RAPESEAL OIL

RAPESEAL OIL + PYRETHRINS

ORANGE OIL 6%

PARAFFIN OIL

ACETAMIPRID

ACETAMIPRID 0.005%

ACETAMIPRID 20%

SULFUR

COPPER 20%

COPPER 25%

COPPER 35%

COPPER 38%

COPPER 50%

COPPER 52%

DELTAMETHRIN 1.57%

DELTAMETHRIN 10%

DELTAMETHRIN 2.5%

DIFENOCONAZOLE 1.67%

ESFENVALERATE 2.5%

ESFENVALERATE 5%

100% GARLIC EXTRACT

PHENHEXAMIDE 50%

FLUPYRADIFURONE

FLUPIRADIFURONE 20%

FOSETIL-AL 80%

FERRIC PHOSPHATE

ALUMINUM PHOSPHIDE 56%

PHOSTIAZATE 10%

PHOSTIAZATE 15%

HEXITIAZOX 10%

POTASSIUM HYDROGEN CARBONATE

LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN

LAMINARIN 4.5%

METALDEHYDE

PIRACLOSTROBIN 6.7% + BOSCALIDE 26.7%

PYRETHRINS

PYRIPROXIFEN 10%

POTASSIUM SALTS OF UNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS

SPINOSAD 0.024%

SPINOSAD 12%

SPINOSAD 48%

TAU-FLUVALINATE 24%

TETRACONAZOLE 10%

TETRACONAZOLE 12.5%

TETRACONAZOLE 4%

TRICHODERMA ASPERELLUM (STRAIN T34)

RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TO ELIMINATE THE PEST

Sponsored link

Ecoworm Potassium Soap

Ecoworm Potassium Soap

Multi-purpose solution for insects. Effective against whiteflies, mites, thrips, leafhoppers, aphids and scale insects.

Sponsored link

Fruit Fly Traps

Fruit Fly Traps

Ready-to-use fruit fly trap with attractant.

Sponsored link

Liquid Copper Fungicide

Liquid Copper Fungicide

Copper fungicide for fungal diseases and plant diseases.

Sponsored link

Organic Seaweed Fertiliser

Organic Seaweed Fertiliser

Plant Food Ideal for All Plants, Rich in Additional Nutrients

Sponsored link

Fungus Fighter Plus | Fungicide for Plants

Fungus Fighter Plus | Fungicide for Plants

Broad-spectrum fungicide for effective control of fungal diseases in plants.

Sponsored link

Ultimate Bug Killer | Broad-Spectrum Insecticide

Ultimate Bug Killer | Broad-Spectrum Insecticide

Fast acting bug spray with up to 2 weeks protection, controls common garden pests

1714749024044.png

REPELLENT PLANTS

​

1709890758720.png

RECOMMENDATIONS

​

OTHER PESTS THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

THE MOST POPULAR

How to prepare baking soda to eliminate botrytis

How to use baking soda to eliminate botrytis

How to prepare homemade nettle slurry to eliminate phytophthora

How to use nettle slurry to eliminate phytophthora

Homemade treatments to eliminate powdery mildew on plants

5 home remedies to combat powdery mildew

Homemade treatments to eliminate insects on plants

5 home treatments to combat insects

DID YOU LIKE IT?

All this and much more, just a click away. TRY idMicrobe NOW!

button_google_play_EN.png
boton_mobile_Version_EN.jpg
bottom of page