Evaluation of different plant extracts in the management of tukra disease in mulberry caused by pinkmealybug (Maconellicoccushirsutusgreen)

Abstract

Tukra is one of the major problems in mulberry garden caused by pink mealybug Maconellicoccushirsutus (Green), which affects the mulberry yield. In the present study, five different concentrations [10%, 30%, 50%, 70% 90% and 100% (crude extract)] of two herbal extracts (Ocimum sanctum and Pongamia pinnata) were tested against egg hatchability, mortality of nymphs and adults and fecundity of mealybug