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Mealybug in Banana

Pest● mediumStage 6: Bunch development stage

SYMPTOMS

Fruit discoloration: Mealybugs can cause bananas to turn from green to black due to the honeydew they produce. This honeydew ferments and creates a black sooty mold fungus that can make the fruit unattractive to consumers. Reduced yield: Mealybugs can stunt the growth of banana plants by sucking sap from them, which can reduce photosynthesis and the yield of fruit. Fruit drop: Mealybugs can cause flowers and fruit to drop off. Transmission of disease: Mealybugs can transmit harmful viruses from one plant to another.

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