Control of Mealybugs in Mango tree

Control of Mealybugs in Mango tree
  • This insect secretes honeydew, above which harmful fungi develop and interrupt photosynthesis process.
  • Both nymph and adult females of this pest cause a lot of damage to the crops, they harm the mango crop by sucking the juice of fruits, blossoms and branches.
  • The female insect lays eggs in the soil near the roots of the tree.
  • Weeding and cleaning should be maintained around the tree. In summer, the gardens should be left well ploughed so that the female and eggs of this insect are destroyed by birds and strong sunlight.
  • Thiamethoxam 12.6% + Lambda Cyhelothrin 9.5% ZC 80 gm or 35 ml chlorpyrifos with Verticillium 75 gm or beauveria bassiana 75 gm per 15 liters of water and sprayed on mango shoots, mango blossom, mango fruit.
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How to prevent fruit loss problem in Mango tree?

How to prevent fruit loss problem in Mango tree?
  • Mango fruit fall is a severe problem. About 99% of the fruits in mango fall in different stages, and only 0.1% of the fruits reach the ripe stage.
  • Fruit fall can be caused by a lack of auxin hormone, lack of fertilization, loss of bisexual flowers, insufficient pollination, lack of pollen insects, disease and insect outbreaks, nutritional deficiencies, inadequate soil moisture, etc.
  • To prevent fruit falling in mango, mix 0.5 ml of alpha naphthalene acetic acid 4.5% SL per liter of water and spray 2-3 at intervals of 10-15 days as needed.
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