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Mealybug Wilt: signs and treatment in Jamaica
A devastating viral disease of pineapple transmitted by mealybugs, characterized by severe root collapse. PlantArmor's crop guides list mealybug wilt as a common problem on pineapple.
Signs to look for
- Reddening and drooping of leaves
- Dieback starting from leaf tips
- Complete collapse of the root system
What to do
Crops it affects
Questions growers ask
How do I recognise mealybug wilt?
A devastating viral disease of pineapple transmitted by mealybugs, characterized by severe root collapse. The signs to look for: Reddening and drooping of leaves. Dieback starting from leaf tips. Complete collapse of the root system.
What should I do about mealybug wilt?
Control mealybugs and their attendant ants. Use Diazinon or systemic insecticides. Rogue out diseased plants. Always read the product label and observe the registered rate, re-entry period and pre-harvest interval before you apply any pesticide.
Which crops are affected by mealybug wilt in Jamaica?
PlantArmor's crop guides list mealybug wilt as a common problem on pineapple.
Check it in the field
PlantArmor's reference library works offline, so you can compare what you are seeing against it standing in the plot, then log the spray you use along with its re-entry and pre-harvest intervals. Free to use.
This description and treatment come from the same reference library the PlantArmor app uses in the field. Pesticide registrations and permitted uses change — always read the current product label and observe the stated rate, re-entry period and pre-harvest interval.