Mealybugs and scales
low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must ingest large quantities of sap, getting rid of the excess [...] mealybugs in your crop Life cycle of mealybugs & scales Mealybug & scale damage Although most species of mealybugs feed on the aerial parts of the plant [...] the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production; in ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient