Harmful Effects of Comstock mealybug

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Pseudococcus comstocki

Comstock mealybug can cause yellowing and wilting of leaves, stunted growth, and fruit deformation in plants. Severe infestations may reduce crop yields and spread plant diseases, impacting agricultural productivity and economies.

What Type of Pest Is Comstock mealybug?

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Adults, Nymphs

Host Plants

Fruit trees and ornamental plants, including apple, pear, peach, and cherry

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Stems, Fruits

Damage Ways

Sucking Plant Fluids, Spreading Plant Diseases

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

When comstock mealybug infests in low numbers, they may cause minimal visible harm. However, severe infestations lead to yellowing and wilting of leaves, stunted growth, and fruit deformation. The high reproductive rate can lead to rapid population increases, causing extensive damage and potentially reducing crop yields. Their spread of plant diseases can impact agricultural productivity, affecting food supply and economies.

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