Symptoms of Damage:

• White spots on the upper surface of the leaves
• Lace bug sucks sap from coconut foliage; it acts as a vector in transmission of Phytoplasma from root (wilt) affected palms to healthy palm.

Identification of the Pest:

• Nymph : White with dark patches.
• Adults : White coloured adults with netted venation on wing.

Management:

Cultural Method:

• Remove leaflets harboring these insects and destroy them.

Chemical Method:

• Spray any one of the following; Malathion 50 EC @ 2 ml/lt Dimethoate 30 EC @1 ml/lt Methyl demeton 25 EC @1 ml/lt 3% Neem oil

• Malathion 50 EC @ 2 ml/lt
• Dimethoate 30 EC @1 ml/lt
• Methyl demeton 25 EC @1 ml/lt
• 3% Neem oil