Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis)
Scale Insect (Saissetia nigra)
Symptoms
- Severely affected portions dry up and die.
- Ants and sooty mould are associated with this
Management
- Spray organophosphorus insecticides Malathion 50 EC
Chemical Control
| Sl.No | Generic Name | Trade Name | Color code | Dosage/litre | Knapsack Sprayer (Capacity 10L) | Recommendation | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dosage/acre (200 L) | Dosage/hectare (500 L) | |||||||
| 1 | Malathion 50 EC | Agromala, Agromala Malathion, Celthion, Hilmala, Kthion, Malaacid, Simala Milthion, Tagthion Malamar, Thisol | Blue | 2 ml | 20 ml | 400 ml | 1000 ml | |
Extremely Toxic
Highly Toxic
Moderately Toxic
