In florida, the thrips complex consisting of frankliniella bispinosa morgan, f. During roving survey, major insectpests of mango observed were hoppers, thrips and fruit fly whereas. Insect pests of national significance nymphs and adults of idioscopus species suck sap from twigs, inflorescences, tender leaves and fruits. The following are some of the high priority exotic pests of mangoes, as identified in the development of the industry biosecurity plan for the mango industry. Introduction to insects, growth and development, insect orders, feeding styles and mouthparts, integrated pest management, common garden pests and beneficial insects. Integrated pest management for sustainable mango production. You can find the mango pest in all mango growing areas in kenya. Pesticides registered for mango mike kawate department of environmental biochemistry college of tropical agriculture and human resources university of hawaii at manoa the following is a list of pesticides currently registered for use in mango. Approximately 60 fruit fly species are reported to attack mango and related species, mangifera foetida lour. During roving survey, major insect pests of mango observed. The insect appears in february when mango trees come to flowering. Also mango mealy bug in north india, stem borer, fruit fly, mango nut weevil and caterpillar pests plat a major role in bringing.
The most important mango pests are fruit flies, followed by. Agroecological classification and its significance to. An experiment was conducted out during 2017 to assess the diversity and nature of damage of major or minor insect pests occurring on mango. Because the weevil develops within the mango seed, the mango pest is spread easily by transportation of infested fruits. We drastically differ from all other pest control services in the country. Studies on the incidence of mango stone weevil, sternochetus mangiferae fabricius on 18 varieties and 16 hybrids released and prereleased were conducted for three years during 20102012. Females lay more eggs and nymphs develop faster during the flowering and fruiting period.
Free entomology books download ebooks online textbooks. Pdf diversity and nature of damage of mango insectpests. Agriculture abstract mango mangifera indica, the king of fruits was suffered from various insect pests and rodents at storage. It provides varied information on how to lower the cost of production based on recommended insectmites pests, disease, and weeds control methods. Of all the mango pests, hoppers are considered as the most serious and widespread pest throughout the country. A pest rating proposal is needed to establish a permanent pest rating. In florida, the thrips complex consisting of frankliniella bispinosa. Management of insect pests in mango orchard a mango mealy bug. Adult mango leafhoppers are goldenbrown or dark brown, wedgeshaped insects about 45 mm in. Aphids, mealybugs, mites, scale and whiteflies are common pests in both indoor and outdoor gardens.
Large number of nymphs and adult insects puncture and suck the sap of tender parts, thereby reducing the vigour of the plants. Identification of insect pests of mango and their management 1 dr. Recommendations for managing weeds, insects and diseases in fruit crops such as apples, pears, berries, cherries, peaches, grapes, pears and plums. Adult mango leafhoppers are goldenbrown or dark brown, wedgeshaped insects.
The nymphs are greenish with black or brown markings, cannot fly and move rapidly on the plant adult. Study on major insectpests and diseases of fruits in nepal. Insect pests have been defined by williams 1947 as any insect in the wrong place. Tips on using fungicides, antibiotics, insecticides and miticides. Field guide to nonchemical pest management in mango production. Some are pests, but most species cause little or no economic damage. However, some occasional pests become troublesome in specific areas or because of the change in weather or unusual circumstances. Eggs hatch in two to three days and nymphs develop between 12 to 20 days. Mango shoot caterpillar department of agriculture and. Adults and nymphs destroy the leaves by scrapping the surface and feeding on the plant. Pest definition, categories, causes for outbreak, losses caused by pests pest derived from french word peste and latin term pestis meaning plague or contagious disease pest is any animal which is noxious, destructive or troublesome to man or his interests a pest is any organism which occurs in large numbers and. Insect pests inflict damage to humans, farm animals and crops. Summary many species of insects and mites occur in mango.
Overview founded in 1984 in barcelona, spain by brothers andic internationally established fastfashion multinational which designs, manufactures and markets womens, mens and children fashion. There are number of insect pests of this fruit and over 175 species of insect have been reported damaging mango tree but the most abundant and destructive at the flowering stage are the mango hoppers. Mango mangifera indica is one of the most delicious fruit grown in india. Feeding is first confined to the upper surface of mango leaves. Fruit fly pest food chain crisis emergency prevention system fccempres controlling fruit fly pest. A survey was conducted among 60 farmers in southeastern ghana, from octoberdecember 2015 mango season, to find out the level of knowledge and practice of insect pest management used by mango farmers. These are occasional insect pests of mango but maybe destructive in some areas. The wedges shaped nymphs and adult insects puncture and suck sap of tender parts, reducing vigour of plants and particularly destroying the inflorescence and. Mango is a major horticultural crop and are susceptible to many insect pests. Unless directed otherwise by the product label, periodically repeat the application as long as pest thrips and susceptible plant parts are both present. Chevron various insect pests chevron various insect pests chevron various insect pests bacillus thurengiensis var. At present, the avocado can be said to have its share of insect pests, although fortunately they are more easily controlled than those attacking certain other subtropical fruits.
A substantial quantity is being exported to different parts of the world. Read the agnote mango scab and its control 2007 pdf 8. India alone accounts for nearly 80 per cent of the world mango production. Usually, mango is attacked by three to four key mango pests fruit fly, mango weevil, and gall midgewhich require annual control measures. Mango shield scale pest rating proposals and final. However, this list is not a substitute for pesticide labels. The natural enemies of avocado pests also seem to be more effective in keeping pest population down to subeconomic levels. How to treat bugs on a mango tree home guides sf gate. Nymph nymphs pale yellow, very active and hide in lower shoots or in cracks in the barks. Mango, mangifera indica l is one of the most important fruit crops grown in southern gujarat wherein large area is under alphonso and other mid late varieties cultivation. The wedges shaped nymphs and adult insects puncture and suck sap of tender parts, reducing vigour of plants and.
Mango mango man mango kids violeta by mango currently. Pesticides registered for mango mike kawate university of. Mango pests and their control pangoni online marketing. Pests and diseases of mangoes department of agriculture. Integrated pest management ipm in mango directorate of plant.
Pdf agriculture abstract mango mangifera indica, the king of fruits was suffered from various insect pests and rodents at storage. Depending on the structure of the ecosystem in a given area and mans view point, a certain insect might or might not be considered a pest. The areas along the veins become reddishbrown and during heavy infestations can be covered with mites cast skins. Affected plant tissue turns brown, may deform and dry up. The mango shoot caterpillar is widely distributed in south east asia and in mango growing areas of australia. More than 492 species of insects, 17 species of mites and 26 species of nematodes have been reported to be infesting mango trees.
For a complete list of exotic pest threats for mangoes, contact the australian mango industry association for a copy of the industry biosecurity plan. Mango is considered as high value crop, with proper management and favourable growing condition, it could give farmers an average income of 250,000. Some insects can constitute a major threat to entire countries or a group of nations. Insecticides and miticides should be selected based on the pests to be controlled and product efficacy. Diversity and nature of damage of mango insect pests in south. The mango seedling or seedlings in the case of polyembryonic seeds emerges in 2 weeks and grows rhythmically from the start. A large number of parasitoids and predators are very active against mango pests in the. Mango production manual introduction mango mangifera indica, linn has an increasing commercial importance all over the world. Mangoes are prone to insect infestation and disease infection at any stage of their development. The growth of nursery stock, young trees and topworked trees may be seriously set back by. Hopper idioscopus clypealis, idioscopus nitidulus and amritodus atkinson. These include swarming beetles, fruit flies, termites and mango seed weevil. For years we have observed how pest control companies quickly and carelessly service homes, caring more about their profitability than their customers spider and roach issues.
Green mango pest control professional pest control. The recording of observations on insect pests and diseases in the selected orchards should be initiated with the implementation of the project and continued till the. Entomology basics pdf 84p this note covers the following topics. Pest management knowledge and practices of mango farmers in.
Adult false mango scale and white mango scale insects suck sap from mango plants, turning leaves yellow and leaving pink blemishes on fruit. There by affected the marketability of the fruits both in india and. This scale insect presently has a temporary rating of q. At green mango pest control we provide a premium quality pest control service. Crop protection pests of mango tnau agritech portal. Management of mango insect pests international society. Without proper pest management program, quality fruits may not be produced. It causes damage by ovipositing in the panicle and feeding on the floral nectaries and anthers, which may result in premature loss of pollen. Motivation for change includes consumer and environmental issues. Major pests that attack mango trees in india and its. Below is a brief overview of the main pests and diseases of mangoes.
The current control measures for pests attacking mango still relies on the use of pesticides. However, only a few are of major economic importance. In organic farming systems, preventive methods based on proper crop and habitat management are encouraged. Anna taktikou apostolos koumpotis lea meunier business report 2. Synthetic insecticides and fungicides are not allowed in organic mango production. The importance of developing a pest management strategy which is more appropriate to the 1990s is discussed. Reputed as fruit of par excellence, it has assumed a leading position among commercial fruits being rich in vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, proteins, antioxidants, and enzyme with stomach soothing. The mango gall midge or mango blister midge, erosomyia mangiferae felt, is a major pest, destroying flowers and up to 70% of set fruit. The mango gall midge or mango blister midge, erosomyia mangiferae felt, is a major pest, destroying flowers and up to 70% of set. Radionaspis indica is a monophagous scale insect that feeds on the trunk, branches, and buds of mango trees mangifera indica anacardiaceae. Jan 15, 2016 this scale insect presently has a temporary rating of q. Mango there are number of insect pests of this fruit and over 175 species of insect have been reported damaging mango tree but the most abundant and destructive at the flowering stage. The wedges shaped nymphs and adult insects puncture and suck sap of tender parts, reducing vigour of plants and particularly destroying the inflorescence and causing fruit drop.
Major pests that attack mango trees in india and its control. Management of mango pests national research centre on litchi. Pruning and destruction of infested plant parts and spraying with monocrotophos 0. Pesticides that are used in integrated pest management ipm programs must have selective toxicity. The avocado red mite, oligonychus yothersi, figures 14 and 15 is a common pest of mango in florida. The most important mango pests are fruit flies, followed by scales, mealybugs, and thrips. Radionaspis indica marlatt mango scale pest rating. Aesa based ipm package for mango the mango is a large, longlived tree with a broad, rounded canopy. Among them, mango hoppers, mealy bug and fruit flies are the dreaded ones which poses the economic significant losses in the mango cultivation. Any of these pests would have serious consequences should they enter and become established in australia. Field guide to nonchemical pest management in mango. Edis is the electronic data information source of ufifas extension, a collection of information on topics relevant to you. Each pest included has a brief description of its lifecycle, damage it causes, and the control measures.
Pests of mango handbook of mango fruit wiley online library. The pest can be managed by ploughing of orchards and spraying of propanophos 0. Direct methods of control are reserved for emergencies only. The results showed that most farmers use conventional insecticides to control insect pests in mango. Almost a dozen of them have been found damaging the crop to a considerable extent causing severe losses and, therefore, may be termed as major pests of mango. Adults and nymphs destroy the leaves by scrapping the surface and feeding on the plant sap. The oriental fruitfly is one of the most important pests of mango and considered to. These include leafhoppers, stem borers, fruit flies, stone weevil, mealybugs, gall midges and others. This topic covers the information related to insect and pest management for mango. Basic research and the multidisciplinary approach to research needed to achieve an integrated pest.
Implementing biosecurity measures to control endemic pests will go a long way towards preventing exotic pests from entering and becoming established on your farm. Results revealed that all the varieties and hybrids both. The mango seedling or seedlings in the case of polyembryonic seeds emerges in 2 weeks and grows rhythmically from. There are agnates available on the last three of this list.