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How to recognize and combat ribbed mealybugs on lemon trees
Ribbed Mealybug
Insect
Type:
Risk to the plant:
INTERMEDIATE
Icerya Purchasi
Pathogen:

Cochinillas
WHO CAUSES IT?
The channeled mealybug, scientifically known as Icerya purchasi, is a pest that affects citrus crops and other plants in various parts of the world. It is a sucking insect that feeds on the sap of plants, especially tender shoots and young leaves. The channeled mealybug is characterized by its elongated and flattened body, with characteristic grooves on the dorsal part.
SYMPTOMS
In citrus, the ribbed mealybug can cause a number of problems. The most common symptoms include the presence of white, waxy Taches on leaves, shoots and fruits, as well as the appearance of honeydew that can attract ants and promote fungal growth. Additionally, ribbed mealybug can weaken plants, affecting their growth and yield.


DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS
Temperature:
20°C - 30°C
Humidity:
60% - 80%
HOW IS IT SPREAD?
Human transport, direct contact with infected plants, contaminated plant material.
HOW TO ELIMINATE IT?
Home treatments
There are no home treatments
Natural allies
Chemical treatments
There are no treatments for this disease. Treatments are directed at the insect vectors that transmit it. See insect treatments.
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