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Avocado Mealybug

Nipaecoccus Nipae

Pathogen:

Insect

Type:

Risk:

HIGH

Cochinillas

Escamas, algodón, insectos o telarañas
Escamas, algodón, insectos o telarañas
Escamas, algodón, insectos o telarañas
Escamas, algodón, insectos o telarañas
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WHO CAUSES IT?

Nipaecoccus nipae, commonly known as the avocado mealybug, is a hemipteran insect belonging to the Pseudococcidae family. This insect is oval in shape and is covered in a white waxy coating that gives it a cottony appearance. The females are sessile and adhere to the plant, while the males are winged and are responsible for reproduction. Females lay eggs in cottony masses that protect the young until they hatch. The nymphs go through several stages before becoming adults, during which they feed on the sap of the host plant. Nipaecoccus nipae feeding causes weakening of the plant, and in severe infestations, can lead to the death of branches or even the entire plant. The reproductive cycle is rapid under favorable conditions, allowing for multiple generations per year.

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SYMPTOMS

The avocado mealybug, caused by Nipaecoccus nipae, mainly affects the foliage and fruits of the avocado. By feeding on the sap of the plant, the mealybug introduces toxins that interfere with the growth and development of the tree. Additionally, honeydew production by mealybugs encourages the growth of sooty fungi that can cover leaves and fruits, affecting photosynthesis and fruit quality.

- Presence of white cottony masses on leaves, branches and fruits
- Yellowing and premature leaf fall
- Deformation and fall of fruits
- Necrotic Taches on leaves and fruits
- Coverage of honeydew and sooty fungus growth on affected parts
- Reduction in tree vigor and productivity

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TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY

20-30°C

50-70%

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TRANSMISSION PATHS

Wind, Contaminated tools, Infested plants, Soil movements, Insect vectors

Do you want to remove this pest? Choose how you want to treat it.

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TREATMENTS

Chemical treatment

• RAPE OIL 1.53% [AL] P/V
• RAPE OIL 848.24 g/l [EC] P/V
• ORANGE OIL 60g/L [ME] P/S
• PARAFFIN OIL (CAS [64742-46-7]) 79% [EC] P/V
• PARAFFIN OIL (CAS [64742-46-7]) 80% [EC] P/V
• PARAFFIN OIL (CAS [8042-47-5]) 54.6% [EW] P/V
• PARAFFIN OIL (CAS [8042-47-5]) 79% [EC] P/V
• PARAFFIN OIL (CAS [97862-82-3]) 40% [EW] P/V
• PARAFFIN OIL (CAS [97862-82-3]) 80% [EC] P/V
• Paraffin oil 65.4% [EW] P/V
• PARAFFIN OIL 81.7% [EC] P/V
• PARAFFIN OIL 83% [EC] P/V
• ACETAMIPRID 20% [SG] P/P
• AZADIRACTIN 1% (AS AZADIRACTIN A) [EC] P/V
• Azadirachtin 2.6% (AS AZADIRACTIN A) [EC] P/V
• DELTAMETHRIN 2.5% [EC] P/V
• MALTODEXTRIN 47.6% [SL] P/V
• PYRIPROXIFEN 10% [EC] P/V
• Planococcus citri (Pheromone)
• POTASSIUM SALTS OF FATTY ACIDS C14-C20 48% [EW] P/V
• TAU-FLUVALINATE 24% [EW] P/V

Authorized treatments in organic farming

• RAPE OIL 1.53% [AL] P/V
• RAPE OIL 848.24 g/l [EC] P/V
• ORANGE OIL 60g/L [ME] P/S
• PARAFFIN OIL (CAS [64742-46-7]) 79% [EC] P/V
• PARAFFIN OIL (CAS [64742-46-7]) 80% [EC] P/V
• PARAFFIN OIL (CAS [8042-47-5]) 54.6% [EW] P/V
• PARAFFIN OIL (CAS [8042-47-5]) 79% [EC] P/V
• PARAFFIN OIL (CAS [97862-82-3]) 40% [EW] P/V
• PARAFFIN OIL (CAS [97862-82-3]) 80% [EC] P/V
• Paraffin oil 65.4% [EW] P/V
• PARAFFIN OIL 81.7% [EC] P/V
• PARAFFIN OIL 83% [EC] P/V
• AZADIRACTIN 1% (AS AZADIRACTIN A) [EC] P/V
• Azadirachtin 2.6% (AS AZADIRACTIN A) [EC] P/V
• MALTODEXTRIN 47.6% [SL] P/V
• Planococcus citri (Pheromone)
• POTASSIUM SALTS OF FATTY ACIDS C14-C20 48% [EW] P/V

Traitements biologiques

• CRYPTOLAEMUS MONTROUZIERI

Recommendations

- Regularly monitor trees for early signs of infestation.
- Introduce and encourage natural enemies, such as parasitoids and mealybug predators.
- Apply horticultural oils and insecticidal soaps to reduce mealybug populations.
- Maintain good health of the garden, eliminating plant debris and controlling weeds that may serve as shelter.
- Avoid excess nitrogen fertilization, which can favor the proliferation of mealybugs.
- Prune infested branches and destroy them to reduce the source of infestation.
- Use sticky traps to capture males and reduce reproduction.

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TREATMENTS

Homemade treatments

POTASSIUM SOAP AND NEEM OIL SOLUTION

POTASSIUM SOAP SOLUTION + NEEM OIL + DIATOMACEOUS EARTH

BAKING SODA AND NEUTRAL SOAP SOLUTION

GARLIC INFUSION WITH NEUTRAL SOAP

CHROMATIC OR ADHESIVE TRAPS

DILUTED MILK

HORSETAIL INFUSION

TRUNK WHITEWASHING

DIATOMACEOUS EARTH

WOOD ASH

NETTLE SLURRY

CUT THE AFFECTED BRANCHES AND APPLY CINNAMON

GARLIC AND CINNAMON INFUSION

INFUSION OF WORMWOOD, CHILI OR CHILLI

CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA AND APPLY ASH PASTE WITH GARLIC OR CINNAMON

GARLIC AND MINT INFUSION

LIGHT TRAPS

APPLY CINNAMON POWDER

PITFALL TRAPS

CRUSHED EGG SHELLS

CLEAN AND SEAL THE WOUND WITH CLAY, CINNAMON AND GARLIC PASTE

GARLIC INFUSION

MATURE COMPOST

TRAPS WITH VINEGAR AND SOAP

SEAL HOLES WITH ASH PASTE AND CRUSHED GARLIC

VINEGAR AND BAKING SODA SOLUTION

ANT TRAP

TAPE TRAP

PHEROMONE TRAP

ALCOHOL TRAPS

FUNNEL TRAP

There are no home treatments

Natural allies

PREDATORY MITES

PARASITIC WASPS

HOVERFLIES OR PARASITIC FLIES

PREDATORY BUGS

There are no natural allies

Mycodiplosis oidii (predatory mosquito)

Chemical treatments

There are no treatments for this disease. Treatments are directed at the insect vectors that transmit it. See insect treatments.

ABAMECTIN 0.0015% + PYRETHRINS 0.02%

RAPESEAL OIL

RAPESEAL OIL + PYRETHRINS

ORANGE OIL 6%

PARAFFIN OIL

ACETAMIPRID

ACETAMIPRID

ACETAMIPRID 0.005%

ACETAMIPRID 20%

DELTAMETHRIN 10%

DELTAMETHRIN 2.5%

DELTAMETHRIN 1.57%

DIFENOCONAZOLE 1.67%

ESFENVALERATE 2.5%

PHENHEXAMIDE 50%

FLUPYRADIFURONE

FOSETIL-AL 80%

FERRIC PHOSPHATE

ALUMINUM PHOSPHIDE 56%

HEXITIAZOX 10%

LAMINARIN 4.5%

METALDEHYDE

PIRACLOSTROBIN 6.7% + BOSCALIDE 26.7%

PYRIPROXIFEN 10%

POTASSIUM SALTS OF UNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS

TAU-FLUVALINATE 24%

TETRACONAZOLE 10%

TETRACONAZOLE 12.5%

TETRACONAZOLE 4%

ESFENVALERATE 5%

100% GARLIC EXTRACT

FLUPIRADIFURONE 20%

PHOSTIAZATE 10%

PHOSTIAZATE 15%

POTASSIUM HYDROGEN CARBONATE

LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN

SPINOSAD 0.024%

SPINOSAD 12%

SPINOSAD 48%

TRICHODERMA ASPERELLUM (STRAIN T34)

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RECOMMENDATIONS

- Check the back of the leaves frequently, especially in dry weather.
- Spray water on the leaves to increase humidity and prevent them from settling.
- Keep plants healthy with good watering and adequate light.
- If you see cobwebs or damage, clean the leaves with a damp cloth or pressurized water.
- Use potassium soap or neem oil every few days until they disappear.

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Rosemary, Dill, Coriander

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Copper

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Traps for snails and slugs

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*The recommended treatments are still recommendations according to the databases of the authorities and at no time do they replace the guidelines established according to the legislation of each country

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