Meaning of the word mealybug in English
What does mealybug mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
mealybug
US /ˈmiːliˌbʌɡ/
UK /ˈmiː.li.bʌɡ/
Noun
a small, soft-bodied insect of the family Pseudococcidae, typically covered in a white, powdery wax, that feeds on plant sap and can be a pest of crops and houseplants
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The gardener noticed a cluster of mealybugs on the underside of the rose leaves.
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To control mealybugs, you can wipe them off with rubbing alcohol or use insecticidal soap.
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