QuestionGreg- I grew my prickly pear from seed about 3 years ago and it has been doing well. Recently I noticed yellow raised splotches with brown spots in the splotches. What is it and what can I do - we are quite bonded.
AnswerLisa,
It is either mealy bugs or scaring from damage from a juice sucking bug. If it is mealy bugs, they can be picked off. If it is scaring, there is not a whole lot you can do other than try a systemic insecticide(available at most nurseries). Hopefully this will help.
Sincerely,
Greg