
FAQ
Pest Identification Questions
About White Cross/ Banded Bugs
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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