Bud Rot in Coconut: Symptoms, Causes & Integrated Management
Bud rot is a severe fungal disease affecting coconut palms during humid and monsoon seasons, especially in coastal and hilly regions. This article covers key symptoms, causal factors, disease sprea...
TANJORE WILT in Coconut: Symptoms, Causes & Control
Ganoderma wilt, also known as Thanjavur wilt, is a serious fungal disease affecting coconut palms, especially in coastal regions. This post explains its symptoms, causal organisms, spread, and inte...
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...