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Is this a Minor Pest?
Yes
Minor Pest Title
Whiteflies and black flies (Aleurocanthus woglumi)
Minor Pest Description
Whiteflies and black flies suck sap from leaves and may weaken the plants when numbers are high. They produce large amount of honeydew where sooty mould develops. High numbers of these insects can almost blacken trees, reducing photosynthesis and may cause leaf drop debilitating the tree.
Adults are small (1-3 mm long), with 2 pairs of wings that are held roof-like over the body. They resemble very small moths.
Minor Pest What to do.
- Conserve natural enemies. They usually provide good control of these pests. For more information on Natural enemies click here.
- If necessary spray neem extracts. Neem products inhibit growth and development of immature stages, repel whitefly adults and reduce egg laying.
Minor Pest Position
11
Minor Pest Firstcontent
124
Pest Type
insect
Host Plants
Mango
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