Harmful Effects of Coconut scale

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Aspidiotus destructor

Coconut scale infestations can cause yellowing, spot-blotches on leaves and fruits, defoliation, fruit drop, and branch dieback. Severe cases may lead to reduced crop yield and quality, increased susceptibility to disease, and notable economic losses in agriculture.

What Type of Pest Is Coconut scale?

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Adults, Nymphs

Host Plants

Citrus, bananas, coconut, mango

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Fruits

Damage Ways

Sucking Plant Fluids

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

When coconut scale infests in small numbers, its feeding on leaves and fruits may cause limited yellowing and spot-blotches. In case of a severe infestation, there can be defoliation, fruit drop, and branch dieback, severely affecting crop yield and quality. This pest's damage can also stress plants, making them more susceptible to disease, and significantly impact agricultural production, potentially leading to economic losses for growers.

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