Protect Your Papaya Trees from Mealy Bug Infestation

Papaya mealy bugs are small, polyphagous, soft-bodied sap-sucking insects that infest papaya trees, leading to poor growth and reduced fruit quality.

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Identification

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Cultural and mechanical control

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Biological Control

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Chemical Control

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Conclusion

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Protect Your Papaya Trees from Mealy Bug Infestation

Papaya mealy bugs are small, polyphagous, soft-bodied sap-sucking insects that infest papaya trees, leading to poor growth and reduced fruit quality.

Identification

Papaya mealybugs are observed as clusters of cotton-like masses typically found at the base of the leaf stem, branches and stem.

Cultural and mechanical control

Use sticky bands on trunks, hand-pick pests, prune infested branches and eradicate host weeds.

Biological Control

Natural enemies of papaya mealybugs include ladybird beetles and parasitic wasp like Acerophagus papayae.

Chemical Control

Spray BPRID or Prime at a rate of 0.5 to 1.25 grams per litre of water.

Conclusion

Manage papaya mealybug infestations by implementing a combination of cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical control measures.

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