Scale Insect: Aspidiotus destructor
Scale insects, particularly Aspidiotus destructor, are major pests affecting coconut palms, especially in summer. They form a crust over leaves, nuts, and flower spikes, leading to yellowing, dryin...
Lacewing Bug: Stephanitis typicus
Coconut lace bugs cause white spots on leaves by sucking sap, weakening palms and transmitting Phytoplasma from root-wilt affected trees. Identified by white nymphs with dark patches and netted-win...
Pest population occurs round the year but population maximum during June – Sep coinciding with the onset of monsoon.Symptoms of DamageTermites are likely to cause damage to transplanted seedlings p...
Coconut palms are vulnerable to various pests that damage leaves, roots, and overall productivity. Leaf-damaging pests, like bagworms, create irregular holes and silken strands, while white grubs a...
Coreid Bug: Paradasynus rostratus
Paradasynus rostratus, a major pest in coastal and high-range areas of Kerala, damages young coconut buttons and developing nuts. Adults and nymphs extract sap below the perianth, causing deformiti...
Organic coconut farming enhances soil fertility, reduces dependency on chemicals, and promotes sustainability. However, biomass export depletes soil organic carbon, making organic inputs crucial. F...