Remi Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 But, according to every source I could find, Mecoptera do not bite or sting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joco Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 12 hours ago, Yo1 said: Not a mealy bug. I don't know the name but they make a good bit of white fuzz around their bodies when they are on your plants. I have seen them every year but not all year like you would a mealy bug. The picture you posted is a mealybug. Mealybugs don't need to be around all year. Other insects eat them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyHomeSweetHome Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Someone found out what it is: in Spanish it's called a cochinilla algodonosa or in English a mealybug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Liana Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 On 4/19/2016 at 2:59 PM, Jistme said: Not to hijack your insect question, but perhaps someone knowledgeable could give me some advice on my insect problem too. These critters are about the size of a pinhead, they're black, and come out in the evenings, they're almost invisible to the naked eye, unless you know what to look for. They're making our life a misery. I've had three extermination treatments in the past four months, and have just had a guy clean and treat our high brick ceilings. They get into our beds, and they bite...no they're not bedbugs, it's difficult to get a good nights uninterrupted sleep with these pests, sheets are changed three times a week, and beds sprayed with disinfectant, and home remedies of vinegar and lemon etc., I've just finished spraying around the outside perimeter with a commercial bug spray. Been in this house 7 years without so much as a mosquito bite...why now? What you have are no-see-ums. They bite like hell and the bites itch forever. I strongly recommend ANDANTOL (the correct spelling), available at any pharmacy. Put a little dab on each bite before you scratch it and repeat as needed. ANDANTOL works like a charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jistme Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Liana, thanks for the advice, but honestly I don't need an ointment for the bites, I need a solution to rid my house of this insect infestation that commences every evening. I have a good salve for the bites, but I'll keep a note of your recommendation. The no-see-ums are whitish, and the pests that I'm dealing with are black, and I can definitely see-em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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