3. Mealy bug

3. Mealy bug - Geococcus citrinus Kuw. (Pseudococcidae: Hemiptera)
    Damage
    • Both nymphs and adults found on root regions and desap the root portions.
    Management
    • Spray chlorpyriphos at 2 ml/litre or Dimethoate 2 ml/litre. Concentrate the spray towards the collar region.

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