Mango Farmers Alert: Mealybug Threat in January, Use Polythene & Grease for Protection

• January is critical for mango yield, requiring protection from pests like mealybugs.
• Experts advise using polythene and grease on tree trunks instead of traditional pesticides.
• Mealybugs suck sap from blossoms, weakening flowers, causing them to dry, and leading to premature fruit drop.
• Infestation degrades fruit quality, significantly reduces yield, and impacts farmer profits.
• Wrap 400-gauge polythene 25 cm from ground, apply grease on edges to block mealybugs; neem oil spray also helps.

Why It Matters: Protect mango orchards from mealybugs in January using polythene and grease for better yield.