Sugarcane Woolly Aphid (SWA), Ceratovacuna lanigera (Aphididae: Hemiptera)
I. Rabeena*
Agricultural College and Research Institute, TNAU, Madurai, Tamil Nadu (625 104), India
A. Subash Chandra Bose
S. Thangapazham Agriculture College, Vasudevanallur, Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu (627 760), India
Nisha Pradeepa
S. Thangapazham Agriculture College, Vasudevanallur, Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu (627 760), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Ceratovacuna lanigera, IPM, Sugarcane, Woolly aphid
Abstract
Sugarcane is one of the major cash crops in India. It was severely damaged by many insect pests including lepidopteran borers and sucking pests. In recent years, sugarcane woolly aphid is most destructive among sucking pests. The infestation of woolly aphid starts after rainy season and severe infestation during summer with prolonged dry condition with high relative humidity. This pest transmitted by wind and also by the transportation of setts from affected field to unaffected areas. Woolly aphid can be well efficiently managed by several integrated pest management strategy including, cultural, physical, mechanical, bio-control agents, bio-pesticides and chemical methods.
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Sharanabasappa, C.P., Kambrekar, D.N., Gundannavar, K.P., Kulkarni, K.A., 2006. Integrated Management of Sugarcane Woolly Aphid, Ceratovacuna lanigera (Zehntner). Annals of Plant Protection Science 14(2), 377-339.