White, cottony clumps on stems, leaf joints, and grass crowns are a clear sign of mealybugs. Mealybug control from Native Pest Management treats the affected lawn and plants so new growth can come back strong.
Strong plants start with knowing where mealybugs are hiding, so the technician checks leaf joints, stems, and the crown of the grass for the white, waxy clusters these pests leave behind on plants.
Treatment is then applied to the affected lawn and landscape areas, focused on the plants where the inspection found active feeding.
For example, ants trailing up a shrub can point to mealybugs feeding above, since ants are drawn to the sweet honeydew that mealybugs produce.
Monthly visits keep checking those spots, and an extra treatment is provided at no additional cost if mealybugs return between visits.
Mealybugs hide under a waxy coating while they feed on plant sap, so they are easy to miss. A careful look at stems, leaf joints, and grass crowns shows how far they have spread.
Mealybug control is part of our monthly lawn care program, with an ornamental-only option. Our mealybug identification guide shows what they look like up close.
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Mealybugs look like small white, cottony or waxy specks, often packed into leaf joints, along stems, or at the base of grass blades. Yellowing leaves, slow growth, and sticky honeydew are other signs they are feeding.
Mealybugs are one of the covered pests in the monthly lawn and ornamental service, so treatment fits into your regular visits. An ornamental-only service is also available for properties without a lawn.
The cost depends on the size of your lawn and the treatment your property needs. Free quotes are available over the phone, and a free lawn inspection can be set up if a closer look is needed.
An extra treatment is provided at no additional cost when pest issues come back between monthly lawn care visits. Give the office a call when you spot new white clusters, and a technician will return to treat them.
No special preparation is needed beyond leaving backyard gates unlocked. After treatment, keep kids and pets off the treated areas until the product dries, which almost always takes 1 to 2 hours.
