Holly Pest

Question

I have found little white bugs on the underside of my holly leaves. They are round and cottonball-like. Do mealy bugs attack hollies?

Answer 1

It sounds like it might be mealy bugs or scale. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/mealybugs-white-residue-on-plants-leaves.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/scale-bug-how-to-control-plant-scale.htm