A network that helps people worldwide obtain rapid advice and information on crop protection, including the identification and management of plant pests.
PestNet is a network that helps people worldwide obtain rapid advice and information on crop protection, including the identification and management of plant pests. It started in 1999. Anyone with an interest in plant protection is welcome to join. PestNet is free and is moderated, ensuring that messages are confined to plant protection.
November 2006. Cook Islands asked for assistance in identifying a scale insect found on leaves and stems of two young mango trees on Rarotonga. At first glance, the infestation looked similar to that of spiralling white fly, but under the waxy filaments were 1 mm long white scales with ridges thought to be the male scales. The females are larger (3 mm) and not covered by the waxy material. No other host plants have been detected in the area.
It was suggested that it was the “toothpaste scale” Pulvinaria psidii Maskell, but there were no comments from members.
