[[Ladybugs]] (Ladybird beetles), [[cryptolaemus beetles]] and [[lacewings]] all are natural predators of mealybugs. They can be bought commercially and released to help control the population.
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[[Ladybugs]] (Ladybird beetles), [[cryptolaemus beetles]] and [[lacewings]] all are natural predators of mealybugs. In some places they can be bought commercially and released to help control the population.
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