Mealybugs can be very difficult to control, so if only a few plants are heavily infested, it is best to destroy the infested plants to minimize further spread. Some of the more common species found in greenhouses and interiorscapes are the citrus mealybug (Planococcus citris) and the longtailed mealybug (Pseudococcus longispines). Other species include the Mexican mealybug (Phenacoccus gossypii), the Maderia mealybug (Phenacoccus maderiensis) and root feeding mealybugs (Rhizoecus spp). For more information see Managing Mealybugs in the Greenhouse on the UConn IPM website and references listed at the end of this fact sheet.