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Why are adult mealy bugs and scales hard to kill with insecticides?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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How can you identify spider mites and their damage on plants?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Because they are protected with a wax-like coating that keeps contact pesticides from reaching them

Answer to Question 2

The tops of the leaves will have a tiny white pinprick pattern. Under the leaves you will be able to see the mites with a magnifying glass. Webs also may be present under the leaves.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Wow, this really help

 

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