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Hard scale : Aspidiotus destructor

Symptoms of damage
Grubs bore into the rhizome and cause death of the plant Presence of dark coloured tunnels in the rhizomes. Death of unopened pipe, withering of outer leaves.
  • Grubs bore into the rhizome and cause death of the plant
  • Presence of dark coloured tunnels in the rhizomes.
  • Death of unopened pipe, withering of outer leaves.
Identification of pest
Nymph: Oval translucent, Yellowish brown with waxy coating Adult: Female circular, semi transparent and pale brown Management Collect and destroy the affected plant parts Field release of coccinelid predators like Chilocorus nigritus, Symnus coccivora
  • Nymph: Oval translucent, Yellowish brown with waxy coating
  • Adult: Female circular, semi transparent and pale brown

Management

  • Collect and destroy the affected plant parts
  • Field release of coccinelid predators like Chilocorus nigritus, Symnus coccivora