After laying eggs, which takes 5-10 days, the female mealybug dies.

The plant is weakened and pests can appear on it, for example, mealybug or spider mite.

If it does occur, it is important to control the mealybug as soon as possible with a biological or if desired a chemical pesticide.

In other words, it is even harder to spot than the common mealybug that lives on stems and leaves, because how many times a year do you take your plant out of its pot to examine its roots?

Step 4: I check the infested plant daily for any signs of mealybugs, and kill each one that I see using a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol.