Operation Mealybug
to crops. Both the female adults and the nymphs feed on the plants, resulting in misshapen and yellowing leaves. They also foul the plants with their honeydew [...] 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 [...] well as the white, waxy secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them