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Q.Insect Identification

Anonymous added on June 6, 2011 | Answered

I have a holly bush that is covered with sooty mold. On the underside of the leaves are fuzzy, very small white things that easily come off if I rub my finger over them. But the leaves are falling off and the plant is beginning to look sparce. The infestation is very heavy. I am worried about it spreading to other plants in my gardens. The problem seems to be going from the bottom of the shrub up.

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Nikki
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Answered on June 7, 2011

It sounds like you have mealybugs, which cause sooty mold. I would treat the plant with neem oil as this will treat both the pests and the fungus. Here is more information that will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/mealybugs-white-residue-on-plants-leaves.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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