Blueberry Mealybug
Dysmicoccus vaccinii
Blueberry mealybugs are 0.12 inch to 0.16 inch long and white to light pink with a waxy covering.
Adult female mealybugs lay light brown, oval eggs in a white, fluffy material near plant roots. Mealybugs are found on the roots of plants, usually in association with ant colonies.
Scouting: The presence of ants or ant colonies around a blueberry plant's root system is usually an indication mealybugs are present on blueberry roots. Plants must be unearthed to confirm infestations.
Damage: High populations can lead to poor plant growth and decline.
