1. Mealy bug

1. Mealy bug - Dysmicoccus sp. (Pseudococcidae: Hemiptera)
    • Mealy bug infests healthy roots and underground vines.
    • Affected plant shows yellowing and stunted growth.
    • Severity is more during summer months.
    • Follow soil drenching of the root zone with dimethoate 30 EC at 3 ml/1lit or chloropyriphos 4ml /lit.

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