Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)
Jack scale (C.O.: Pinnaspis strachani and Protopulvinaria mangiferae)
Symptoms
- Scales suck sap and thus result in yellowing of plants.
- Encrustations of scales can be seen.
- Honey dew secretion on which black sooty mould growth can also be seen.
Management
- Remove affected parts.
- Spray neem garlic emulsion - 20 ml neem oil + 20 gram garlic paste + 5 gram bar soap/litre of water.


