Plant disease identification please

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redx33 victoria, Australia Mar 19, 2016

Hi,
Can anyone tell me what pest or disease is attacking my Hippeastrums, and how I should deal with it, please?

As can be seen in the photos it is a white sticky, powdery substance and it gets all over the leaves but is particularly more prevalent down near the bulbs at the base of the leaves.

Thanks,
redx33

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momlady Camano Island, WA(Zone 8a) Mar 20, 2016

Mealybugs. Wash them off, use insecticidal soap, dip a Q-tip in rubbing alcohol and dab on them, or use Azamax. Or a combination of these treatments.

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redx33 victoria, Australia Mar 20, 2016

Hi momlady,
Looks like I'm going to be busy, I have a lot of Hippeastrums in pots that need treating.

Thanks for the advice, much appreciated.

Cheers.

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