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Protect the King of Fruits-Identify and Control Common Mango Tree Pests

➤Mango Hoppers:
One of the most common pests, mango hoppers suck sap from tender shoots and flowers, causing flower drop and poor fruit set.
➤Mealybugs:
These white, cottony insects suck plant juices and secrete honeydew, leading to sooty mold and reduced tree vigor.
➤Fruit Flies:
Fruit flies lay eggs inside developing mangoes. The larvae feed on the pulp, causing internal damage and fruit rot.
➤Mango Seed Weevil:
This pest lays eggs in the seed. The larvae destroy the seed from within, resulting in unviable fruit and lower yield.
➤Red-Banded Mango Caterpillar:
These caterpillars burrow into young shoots and fruits, causing wilting and premature fruit drop.
➤Scale Insects:
Scales attach to leaves and stems, draining sap and weakening the tree. Severe infestations can defoliate branches.
➤Thrips:
Thrips damage tender mango tissues, especially flowers, reducing pollination success and fruit development.
➤Shoot Borers:
Larvae of shoot borers tunnel into tender stems, leading to dieback of young shoots and reduced canopy growth.
➤Leaf Webbers:
These pests bind leaves with silk and feed within, causing leaf curling and reduced photosynthesis.
➤Termites:
Especially harmful to young trees, termites feed on the roots and trunk, leading to tree death if left unchecked.