Cassava mealy bug
Sucking of sap at cassava shoot tips, on the lower surface of leaves, and on stems. During feeding it injects a toxin into the cassava plant Causing deformation of terminal shoots, which become stunted. Resulting in compression of terminal leaves into “bunchy tops”. Length of internodes is reduced, and stems are distorted
Disease causing Species Name:
Phenacoccus manihoti
Major Plants under threat:
Cassava
Method of Application:
Soil application, foliar spray,drip irrigation. se the spray solution as a direct spray targeting the pests on the undersides of the leaves.
Intervals:
Apply preferably in the early morning or during the late evening hours. Foliar Spray: Spray on the foliage during evening hours
Dosage:
The normal dosage is 20 g per plant.Soil Application: Mix 3 – 5 kg ABTEC Beauveria with 200 kg organic manure and apply uniformly to moist soil (1 acre). For tree crops mix 20 g with 1 kg organic manure and apply at the base.Foliar Spray: Mix 10 kg ABTEC Beauveria in 500 litres of water per hectare and spray on the foliage . Use the spray solution as a direct spray targeting the pests on the undersides of the leaves. Drip Irrigation: ABTEC Beauveria can be mixed @ 20gm /litre of water. After filtering it can be incorporated into the soil through the drip irrigation system during the pre or post planting stage.
