Pests of Cocoa

Pests of Cocoa

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Biology

12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the common name (English) for Squamura disciplaga and Indarbela disciplaga?

Back

Cocoa cushion and bark borer

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the scientific name for Cocoa cushion and bark borer?

Back

Squamura disciplaga, Indarbela disciplaga

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What order do Cocoa cushion and bark borers belong to?

Back

Lepidoptera

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the characteristics of Cocoa cushion and bark borer?

Back

Also attack other crops such as Acacia, ficus, and durian; frass hole can be found on the outer skin of cocoa branch; entry hole usually also an exit hole; active during night time.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the life cycle duration of Cocoa cushion and bark borer larvae?

Back

3-4 months

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the symptoms of Cocoa cushion and bark borer infestation?

Back

Larvae eat on branch area, make a hole channel, full of frass pellet; serious damage, reduce the production of cocoa.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the treatment for Cocoa cushion and bark borer?

Back

Remove frass; find the entry or exit hole and cover it with soil.

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