This insect is known in Sri Lanka by various names such as powdery mildew, whitefly and white bug. About 1 mm in length, this pest...
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Biological control method – mites
Predatory mites to control coconut mite damage Coconut mite (Aceria guerreronis) is a pest that damages coconuts. The adult coconut mite is very small, measuring...
Pests control alternatives – Black beetle pheromone trap
The majority pays very little attention to this because black beetle damage is not as deadly as red beetle damage. A major problem is the...
Pests control alternatives – Red beetle pheromone trap.
The red coconut beetle is a deadly pest for coconut trees between the ages of 3-10 years. Adult female beetles lay their eggs on the...
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