Recently I Found Mealy Bugs On The Leaves And Branches And Some Brown Gallson The Stem. Should I Prune My Tree To Get Rid Of The G

Question

alls? Are the galls caused by the Mealybugs? I have a Ming Aralia which is 15 years old 7 ft tall.

Answer 1

They could be, but they are likely caused by fungal infection or other insects. There is, likely, more than one issue.

Here are some articles that will help you address these issues:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mealybugs-control.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/what-are-eriophyid-mites.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/what-are-organic-pesticides.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/natural-home-pesticides-organic-garden-pest-control.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aralia-plants/polyscias-fruticosa-ming-aralia.htm