Pests and diseases

Pests and diseases

    Pests
    There are no serious insect pests except for the ants attack the roots.

    Diseases
    Very few diseases have been reported on vetiver. During the rainy season the plant is attacked by Fusarium spp. It can be effectively controlled by drenching the soil with Bordeaux mixture (1%).


Last modified: Tuesday, 3 April 2012, 11:10 AM