Scale insects are a type of sucking insects that feed by sucking plant sap causing weakening the plant. There are two main types of scale insects ( Soft and Armoured ) it excretes a sticky substance (honeydew), which allows the growth of sooty moulds making large damages and losses to farmers.
Chemical control
Potalong ( Imidaclopride 70% WDG )
120-150 Grams / Acre
Acetacare ( Acetamiprid 70% SP )
25 Grams / Acre
Senator ( Flonicamid 50% WDG )
20-25 Grams / 100 Liters of water
Ketagrow ( Beta-cyfluthrin 10% EC )
75-85 Ml / 100 Liters of water.
Its preferred to mix recommended insecticide with light summer oil at mixing tank.
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