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.