Pests of Cocoa

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What is the common name (English) for Pteroma pendula and Crematopsyche pendula?

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Oil palm Bagworm

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What is the scientific name for the Pagoda Bagworm?

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Pagodiella hekmeyeri

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What are the characteristics of the Oil palm Bagworm?

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Polyphagous, attacks other crops such as sago, oil palm, coffee, guava, and Acacia; found in capsules or cases made from leaves, cone shape, hanging on cocoa leaves (10mm).

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What is the life cycle duration of the Oil palm Bagworm?

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~ 50 days.

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What are the symptoms of the Oil palm Bagworm infestation?

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Irregular patches and small holes on leaves.

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What treatments are recommended for the Oil palm Bagworm?

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Removed by hands; using Trichlorfon and Acephate.

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What is the common name (English) for Mahasena corbetti?

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Bagworm.

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What are the characteristics of the Bagworm?

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Polyphagous, attacks other crops such as coconut, palm oil, coffee, and citrus trees; female found inside capsule or case.

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What is the life cycle duration of the Bagworm?

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Egg: 16 days; Larvae: 75-82 days (11 instar stages - male, 12 instar stages - female); Pupae: 26 days.

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What are the symptoms of the Bagworm infestation?

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Population may rapidly increase, attacking leaves by cutting most parts of the leaves except veins.