Farmers’ knowledge, perception and management of mango mealy bug, Drosicha mangiferae Green (Hemiptera: Monophlebidae), on Mangifera indica in Punjab, Pakistan

• DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.03.061
• Publication Date: 2021-04-08T16:59:08Z
• Authors: Haider Karar; Muhammad Amjad Ba...; Reem Atalla Alajmi; Dina M. Metwally; Muneeba Haider; Najeeba Haider; Samad Raza; Ali Bakhsh; Rania Haddadi
• Keywords: Mangifera

Abstract In 2004–05, during the December to February about 141 mango farmers were interviewed peak activity of mealy bug in southern Punjab, Pakistan. The objective was know farmers’ knowledge, perceptions and practices management bug. Most (94.33%) reported that Chaunsa variety (king all varieties) susceptible irrigation water major source flare up this pest. Basudin Supracide most commonly used insecticides as 72.92 51.77 percent gave positive response grease bands applied for control by majority respondents. Hundred yield losses told 22.7 respondents whereas 75 percent, 50 25 39.7, 31.9 14.2 insecticidal spray did not show satisfaction fertilized females coming down from trees. Lack knowledge pest, lack money, adulterated shortage pesticides, unity amongst Further growers’ views tested field confirmation small land holdings main constraints