White Cottony Sticky Infestation: Mealybugs or Woolly Aphids?

Two Likely Culprits

• Mealybugs — white, cottony, sticky honeydew, on stems/leaf undersides.
• Woolly aphids — similar, often on specific hosts (apple, elm, etc.).

Immediate Need: Photo Confirmation

Send clear close-up. Include affected plant names. Hot climate + twice-daily watering favors both.

Treatment After ID

• Mealybugs: systemic imidacloprid soil drench + neem oil foliar.
• Woolly aphids: same, or horticultural oil.