Natural enemies
Aboveground mealybugs are commonly controlled by natural enemies, especially in citrus. Parasitic wasps
are very important in orchards that have not been sprayed with insecticides. Native predators, including
lady beetles, lacewings, and syrphid
flies, help with control. An introduced beetle known as the mealybug
destroyer is also present, mostly in Southern California. | 
Green
lacewing adult
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