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Blueberry mealybug
Rufus Isaacs, MSU Entomology
Adult mealybugs are 3 to 4 mm long and white to light pink with a waxy covering. They are found on the roots of bushes, usually in association with ant colonies. Adult female mealybugs lay light brown, oval eggs in a white, fluffy material near roots. High populations can lead to poor plant growth and decline. Plants must be unearthed to find infestations.
Adult mealybugs are white with hairs on the posterior.
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