Are Mealybugs harmful?

[ReptiGeek]

Well, just discovered that there was a decent sized culture of mealybugs living on the back leaves and stems of Gizmo's pothos plant. I chopped off the parts that had them but I'm sure I may have missed a few. I want to know if they are threatening to a chameleons health or if I shouldn't be worried, because I have no clue how long they've been there for since I just discovered it today at the back of his enclosure where I can't really access.
Thanks guys,
Trav

 

[babyjoe]

What are mealybugs if you don't mind me asking travel.are those the little lads that come in the boxes with crickets etc that eat the poop

 

[ReptiGeek]

What are mealybugs if you don't mind me asking travel.are those the little lads that come in the boxes with crickets etc that eat the poop

Mealybugs are very small bugs that almost appear as mold from a distance and thrive on plants, however as you get closer you can see them. They are also commonly known as cotton bugs.
Here is a link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mealybug

Can anyone answer my original post?
Thanks