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Notes: Fig wax scale, Ceroplastes rusci (Linn.) is a major insect pest of fig throughout the world. An investigation was carried to find out the D. sissoo Roxb. plant infestation, population intensity of scale and its parasitisation in Jharkhand, India. During the survey a total 17 plant species were observed and it was found that 9 plant species were susceptible to this pest.