The sugarcane mealybug, Saccharicoccus sacchari is a small insect that poses a significant threat to sugarcane crops worldwide. They are pinkish oval shaped insects usually found beneath the leaf sheath, which feeds on the sap of the sugarcane plant, leading to stunted growth and reduced yields. Sugarcane mealybug infestations have become a growing concern for farmers in many parts of the world and the economic losses can be significant. In this article, we will discuss the symptoms of sugarcane mealybugs and various control measures that can be adopted to manage them.
Sugarcane mealybugs are a type of sap feeder, which feeds on the sap of the sugarcane plants.
Scientific Name: Saccharicoccus sacchari
Sugarcane mealybugs are widely distributed across India and they are known to cause damage to sugarcane crops in several states, including Maharashtra, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh.
The symptoms of sugarcane mealybugs infestation can be easily identified by,
A combination of different control measures is often important to effectively manage mealybugs infestation in sugarcane crops. The following are some of the commonly used IPM practices for controlling sugarcane mealybugs,
Some of the commercial chemicals that can be used to control sugarcane mealybugs are mentioned below,
Product Name | Technical Content | Dosage |
Tafgor Insecticide | Dimethoate 30% EC | 1.5 ml/lit of water |
Confidor Insecticide | Imidacloprid 17.8% SC | 0.75 ml/lit of water |
Sivanto Prime Insecticide | Flupyradifurone 17.09% SL | 2 ml/lit of water |
Tafaban Insecticide | Chlorophyriphos 20 %EC | 2.5 ml/lit of water |
Anshul Ikon Insecticide | Acetamiprid 20% S.P | 0.5 gm/lit of water |
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