Vine mealybug

Photo: Kent M Daane, University of California

Both mealybugs (grape and vine) are small, cryptic insects that infest all parts of the grapevine Mealybugs produce large amounts of sticky honeydew that damages the fruit and foliage and leads to sooty mould Infestation causes the vine to decline in vigour and production Spread mainly occurs through propagation material or via movement of fruit Vine mealybug is present in Europe, Africa, Middle East and parts of North and South America Grape mealybug is present in Europe, Asia, New Zealand and North and South America

High priority pest of: Dried fruit, Table grapes, Wine grapes

Scientific name: Planococcus ficus
EPPRD Category:
Life Form: Stink bugs, aphids, mealybugs, scale, whiteflies & hoppers (HEMIPTERA)

Pest Documents

FS: fact sheet

CP: contingency plan

DP: diagnostic protocol