Nymphs and adult mealybugs suck the sap from the trunk cordons; buds; spurs; aerial roots; leaves; shoots; nodes; flower panicles and bunches. Infestation of the growing point especially with the pink mealybug results in malformation of leaves and Shoot tips. Honeydew excreted by mealybug nymphs and adults; support the growth of sooty mould on leaves; shoots and bunches.