Mealybug Infestation in Grapes — causes, treatment and prevention for Indian conditions.
Planococcus ficus (vine mealybug) — major export quarantine pest
Buprofezin 25% SC 1.5mL/L. Chlorpyrifos 20% EC 2mL/L soil drench for root mealybug.
Early season monitoring. Destroy ant nests (ants protect mealybugs). Remove bark shelters.