Definitions

1. noun

A small, usually oval, soft-bodied insect that feeds on plant sap, typically found in large colonies on the stems and leaves of plants, especially in warm and dry regions.

“The gardener discovered a colony of mealybugs on the roses and decided to use neem oil to eliminate them.”

2. verb

To infest or be infested with mealybugs.

“The new garden was mealybugged shortly after its establishment, requiring immediate treatment to prevent further damage.”