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FAQ

Pest Identification Questions

About White Cross/ Banded Bugs

  • What is White Cross/ Banded Bugs?
    Juvieniles have a white cross mark on their backs while adults have two seprate white bands, eye shine can make easier to spot, likely newly introduced into the trade
  • How does White Cross/ Banded Bugs behave or spread?
    indiscriminate predation, will infest numerous genra of stony corals allowing rapid spread, corals may not show stress until population reaches high numbers, may cause mortality
  • How can White Cross/ Banded Bugs be controlled or removed?
    Milbemycin oximine containing medications like interceptor, sentinal and milbeguard