• Nymphs and adults suck the sap from leaves
• Yellowing of leaves

Identification of pest

• Nymph: Pale lemon yellow
• Adult: green, flat oval soft scale

Management

• Prune and destroy the infested shoots at initial stage of infestation.
• After two weeks release 20 predator beetles viz., C. montrouzieri beetle per tree.
• Encourage parasitoids viz., Aneristis sp Coccophgagus cowperi, C. bogoriensis