The Pest That Yellows Succulent Leaves From Below the Soil
Yellowing with no watering change usually means root mealybugs or scale feeding below the soil. How to check the root ball, read the wax, and treat.
Mealybug, Root Mealybug & Scale
Identify and treat above-ground mealybugs, root mealybugs, and scale insects, including damage-pattern timing.
White Fuzz on Succulent? It May Be Mealybugs, Not Mold
White cottony spots on a succulent are usually mealybugs or scale, not mold. Isolate the plant, remove the insects by hand, and treat at label rates.
The Scale Stage That Determines If Treatment Works
Scale treatment fails when you spray adults. Hit the crawler window instead: how to find it with tape, time the second application, and know when to stop.