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
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Extremely Toxic
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Highly Toxic
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Moderately Toxic
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Slightly Toxic