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PUBLIC CASE · Prague, AprMILD · Monstera · Pests
FZ-0409-M

Mealybugs on monstera nodes

Monstera deliciosaMonstera

PestsPrague, Apr7 days
Monstera leaves with a yellowing lower leaf in natural window light.
FIG. 01
Pests
Monstera deliciosa
FIG. 01DIAGNOSTIC PHOTO
Confidence86%
Recovery7 days
SeverityMILD

DIAGNOSIS

Mealybug colony in leaf axils and aerial roots. Early detection — less than 10% of the plant is affected.

PLAN FOR THE COMING DAYS

  1. 01

    Remove individual bugs with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol

  2. 02

    Spray with insecticidal soap

  3. 03

    Repeat after a week; inspect neighboring plants

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