Chemical management

  • Dusting methyl parathion 2 D around tree and incorporating into the soil.
  • Spraying with dichlorvos 1 ml or imidachloprid 0.3 ml/lit or phosphamidon 1 ml/lit when severe mealybug infestation is noticed on the twigs.
  • If necessary, apply chlopyriphos 20 EC @ 2.5 ml/lit