Exact measures to control mealybug pest in brinjal crop

The mealybug pest causes heavy damage to the brinjal crop. Apart from brinjal, these pests also damage crops like lentils, okra, peas, gram, jowar, tomato, groundnut, tur, potato, soybean, sugarcane, mango, papaya, grapes, etc. To protect the brinjal plants from this pest, it is necessary to know about the identification of this pest, the damage caused by it and the methods of its control. Let us get to know in detail about ways to protect brinjal crop from mealybug pest.

Identification of mealybug pests

• These insects are small and oval.

• The body of the insect is covered with a white powdery substance.

• Due to being covered with a white waxy substance, it looks like cotton.

damage caused by mealybug pests

• When this pest is infested, white cotton-like substances start appearing on the stem and leaves of the brinjal.

• These pests make them weak by sucking the sap of the leaves.

• Due to which the leaves appear yellow, light brown or dark brown.

• Inhibits the growth of plants.

Mealybug Pest Control Methods

• It is necessary to treat the seeds before sowing.

• Control weeds in the field.

• Destroy the insect-infested part by separating it from the plants.

• To protect the plants from this pest, spray 25-30 ml Chlorpyrifos in 15 liters of water.

• Apart from this, spray with 20 ml imidachlorpid in 15 liters of water.

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