Cochinillas
Ribbed Mealybug
Icerya Purchasi
Pathogen:
Insect
Type:
Risk to the plant:
MILD
DESCRIPTION
WHO CAUSES IT?
The ribbed mealybug, scientifically known as Icerya purchasi, is an insect of the Margarodidae family that feeds on the sap of various ornamental and fruit plants. This insect is characterized by its body covered in a waxy secretion that provides protection and a ribbed appearance, hence its name.
SYMPTOMS
In rose bushes, the channeled mealybug can cause a range of significant damage. Symptoms of its presence include the presence of white or grayish waxy secretions on the leaves, stems and buds of the plant. Additionally, the plant may show signs of weakening, yellowing leaves, and in severe cases, the death of branches or even the entire plant.
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
20°C - 30°C
60% - 80%
HOW IS IT SPREAD?
Movement of infested plants, active dispersal of adult insects, and passive transport through wind or other means.
HOW TO REMOVE IT?
Home remedies
There are no home treatments
Chemical treatments
• ABAMECTIN 0.0015% + PYRETHRINS 0.02% [AL] P/V
• RAPESEAL OIL 0.825% + PYRETHRINS 0.018% [AL] P/V
• RAPE OIL 1.53% [AL] P/V
• RAPE OIL 1.69% ( ) [AL] P/V
• RAPE OIL 70% + PYRETHRINS 0.7% [EC] P/V
• RAPE OIL 77.7% [EC] P/V
• RAPE OIL 848.24 g/l [EC] P/V
• ORANGE OIL 60g/L [ME] P/S
• PARAFFIN OIL (CAS [8042-47-5]) 54.6% [EW] 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 0.005% [AL] P/V
• ACETAMIPRID 20% [SG] P/P
• ACETAMIPRID 20% [SP] P/P
• AZADIRACTIN 1% (AS AZADIRACTIN A) [EC] P/V
• Azadirachtin 2.6% (AS AZADIRACTIN A) [EC] P/V
• CYPERMETHRIN 5% [EC] P/V
• CYPERMETHRIN 50% [EC] P/V
• DELTAMETHRIN 2.5% [EC] P/V
• LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 5% [EG] P/P
• PYRETHRINS 0.12% [AE] P/P
• PYRIPROXIFEN 10% [EC] P/V
• POTASSIUM SALTS OF FATTY ACIDS C14-C20 48% [EW] P/V
• POTASSIUM SALTS OF VEGETABLE FATTY ACIDS 13.04% [SL] P/V
Authorized treatments in organic farming
• RAPESEAL OIL 0.825% + PYRETHRINS 0.018% [AL] P/V
• RAPE OIL 1.53% [AL] P/V
• RAPE OIL 1.69% ( ) [AL] P/V
• RAPE OIL 70% + PYRETHRINS 0.7% [EC] P/V
• RAPE OIL 77.7% [EC] P/V
• RAPE OIL 848.24 g/l [EC] P/V
• ORANGE OIL 60g/L [ME] P/S
• PARAFFIN OIL (CAS [8042-47-5]) 54.6% [EW] 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
• LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 5% [EG] P/P
• PYRETHRINS 0.12% [AE] P/P
• POTASSIUM SALTS OF FATTY ACIDS C14-C20 48% [EW] P/V
• POTASSIUM SALTS OF VEGETABLE FATTY ACIDS 13.04% [SL] P/V
Insect allies
PREDATORY MITES
LADYBUGS
LACEWINGS
PARASITIC WASPS
HOVERFLIES OR PARASITIC FLIES
PREDATORY BUGS
There are no natural allies
Mycodiplosis oidii (predatory mosquito)
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To prevent and control channeled mealybug in rose bushes, it is recommended to implement integrated pest management measures. This includes regularly inspecting plants for signs of infestation, pruning infested branches, and applying specific insecticidal treatments when necessary.
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