Learn about the pests that damage tropical and sub-tropical fruits. 1. Coconut Scale, Aspidiotus Destructor Signoret (Hemiptera: Diaspididae): Cocount scale is found in India throughout the plains and low hills, on a number of host plants including coconut, tamarind, avocado, banana, ber, citrus, datepalm, fig, grapevine, guava, jamun, mango, papaya, peach, pear, sapota, etc. Two […]
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Learn about the pests that damage banana and its control. 1. Banana Scale Moth, Nacoleia Octasema (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae): The caterpillars of the banana scale moth feed on the inflorescence of banana. They can also develop on Manila hemp, maize and some wild plants. This pest occurs in Indonesia, eastern Australia, New Guinea, Solomon Islands, […]
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Learn about the pests that damage fruits and its control. 1. Pomegranate Butterfly, Deudorix Isocrates (Fabricius) (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae): The caterpillars of the Anar butterfly cause such a heavy damage to the fruits that this pest alone is responsible for the failure of pomegranate crop in certain areas. This insect is widely distributed all over India […]