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Outdoor mealybugs are vulnerable to a variety of parasitic and predatory insects, including wasps, brown and green lacewings, and lady beetles.

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Ladybugs, lacewings, and parasitic wasps are natural predators of mealybugs. Additionally, certain species of beetles, Spiders, and birds may also feed on mealybugs. Introducing these predators into the garden can help control mealybug populations.

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