Pest & Disease Control for your Crop
Mealy bugs
Custard Apple
Symptoms
- Small insect aggregate on leaves stem.
- The affected parts dry up and yield is reduced substantially.
Preventive Measures
Application of Carbofuran 5 kg per acre in Soil near stem. Clean area nearby stem.
Control Measures
Mix in 200 litres of water and spray
Or
Mix in 200 litres of water and spray
Or
Description
- Maximum temperature and sunshine hours have a positive influence high relative humidity and rainfall have a negative influence on growth of the pest.
- The mealybugs are capable of surviving temperatures ranging from 0-45°C.