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Mealybugs

Mealybugs

Mealybugs are pests of numerous horticultural crops, ornamental plants, pasture, and other ground covers such as those used on bowling greens. They are of most concern when they damage export crops, and may also act as carriers of plant viral diseases.

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Archives New Zealand – Te Rua Mahara o te Kawanatanga
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Alison Popay. 'Insect pests of crops, pasture and forestry', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
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