Pome
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Nymphs and adults suck the sap from leaves, shoots and fruits Yellowing of leaves Wilting of terminal shoots. Identification of pest Pale green, winged and wingless aphids. Management Collect and destroy the damaged plant parts Use yellow sticky trap methyl de
Nymphs and adults suck the sap from leaves Honey dew - development of sooty mould fungus Yellowing of leaves. Dropping of affected leaves. Identification of pest Nymph - short glass like rods of wax along the sides of the body Adult - Powdery white, active dur
Premature dropping of fruit. Identification of pest Nymph: Yellowish to pale white. Adult : Females apterous, long, slender covered with white waxy secretions, pair wax filaments at caudal end. Management Collect and destroy the infested plant parts Remove alt
Caterpillar bores into young fruits Feeds on internal contents (pulp and seeds) Dry up and fall off in without ripening Identification of pest Larva : Pale greenish with pink tinge and fine hairs with dark head and prothoracic shield. Adult : Yellowish moth wi
Caterpillar bores into young fruits Feeds on internal contents (pulp and seeds) Fruit rotting and dropping Larvae - dark brown, short and stout, covered with short hairs Adult - bluish brown butterfly Female – V shaped patch on forewing Management Collect and