This nasty bug is something all gardeners hate and if left unchecked, can kill your plants.
It also is a pest for those indoor plants and can make them look really unsightly.
This pest sucks the juice out of plants and will eventually kill them.
The mealy bug secretes a honeydew that attracts ants who love to feed on this and also help to spread the pest.
Plants that are in a position that has bad circulation often get attacked by the mealy bug especially indoors.
You can wipe down indoor plants with cotton wool dipped into warm water to remove this pest - make sure you get into all those small crevices.
By keeping ants away from all plants will help to keep your plants healthy.