There was a minor incidence of the following insects and diseases in gladiolus fields in Goa over a period of five years. Aphids (Aphis gossypi, Aphis craccivora): Aphids […]
Pests and diseases of Tuberose
Tuberose is a hardy crop and is not much affected by attacks of insect pests and diseases. Pests of Tuberose The important insects are thrips, aphids, bud borer, […]
Jasmine Pests
Jasmine is one of the oldest fragrant flowers cultivated in India. The flower is used for various purposes like making garlands, making a bouquet, decorating hair of women, […]
Rose Pests
Rose is susceptible to a number of disease and insect pests. Roses can survive without a basic pest control management, but they may not be very attractive. A […]
Pests of Croton
Major pests of Croton are:- 1.Croton Mealy bug: Planococcus lilacinus Symptom of damage: Infestation – underside of leaves, the base of petioles and nodes of tender shoots. Infested plants give […]
Pests of Chrysanthemum
Major pests of Chrysanthemum are:- 1.Chrysanthemum aphid: Macrosiphoniella sanborni, Myzus persicae Symptoms of damage: Nymphs and adults suck the sap from under the surface of leaves and terminal shoots. Stunted growth […]
Pests of Nerium
Major Pests of Nerium are:- 1.Sphingid caterpillar: Deilephila nerii Symptom of damage: Caterpillar feed on the leaves Defoliation Identification of the pest: Larva is stout with a spine in […]
Gladiolus Pests
Major pests of Gladiolus are:- 1.Gladiolus Thrips: Thrips simplex Symptom of damage: Deformities and discolouration of gladiolus flowers and corms (bulbs) Attacked- buds and flowers remain closed or open […]
Carnation pests
Major Pests of Carnation are:- 1.Carnation Red spider mite: Tetranychus urticae, T. cinnabarinus Symptom of damage: Spider mite is the most serious pest on carnations Nymphs and adults suck the […]
Insect pests of Anthurium
Major pests of Anthurium are:- 1. Anthurium Aphid: Myzus circumflexus Symptom of damage: Nymphs and adults suck the plant sap Yellowing and distortion of leaves and poor growth. Honeydew excretion […]
Pests of Gerbera
Major pests of Gerbera are:- 1.Gerbera Root rot: Rhizoctonia solani Symptoms: The infection results in stunted growth. Ultimately the entire plant dry. Rhizoctonia solani causes more losses and can attack older plants. […]
Lily pests
Major pests of Lily are:- 1.Lily Thrips: Thrips simplex Symptom of damage: Deformities and discolouration of lily flowers and corms (bulbs) Attacked- buds and flowers remain closed or open […]