Insect Pests of Fruit, Plantation, Medicinal & Aromatic Crops (2+1)

2. Mite

2. Mite - Phyllocoptes oleivorus Ashmead. (Eriophyiidae: Acarina)

Damage

• Both nymphs and adults desap the leaves from the under surface of leaves and fruit surface.
• The infestation causes bronzing of leaves and silvery, scaly discoloration on lemon fruits and rusty to black discolorations on the other citrus fruits.
Management

• Spray fenazaquinone 2 ml / litre or wettable sulphur 50 WP 2 g / litre of water.