Learn about the pests that damage jute and its control. 1. Jute Mealybug, Maconellicoccus Hirsutus (Green) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae): Besides jute, this sap-sucking mealy-bug attacks the roselle fibre crop (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.); an important fibre allied to jute, and is responsible for an appreciable decrease in the yield of fibre. Life-Cycle: The mated females lay pink cylindrical eggs which are rounded [...]
Learn about the pests that damage cotton and its control. 1. Cotton Jassid, Amrasca Biguttula Biguttula (Ishida) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae): The cotton jassid is widely distributed in India and is the most destructive pest of American cotton in the north-western regions. Besides cotton, are also feeds on okra, potato, brinjal and some wild plants, like hollyhock, kangi buti (Abutilon indicus), etc. [...]
Learn about the pests that damage sunnhemp and its control. 1. Sunnhemp Capsid, Ragmus Importunitas Distant (Hemiptera: Miridae): This is a small, active, green bug which sucks plant sap and when present in large swarms, causes appreciable damage. The pest is widely distributed in southern India. Life-Cycle: The bugs lay white cylindrical eggs in the plant tissue, generally under the [...]