Singh, T.P. 1982 The mealybug problem and its control.. Root Crops in Eastern Africa. Proceedings of a workshop held in Kigali, Rwanda, 23-27 November 1980. International Development Research Centre Ottawa, Canada 128 pp.

Keywords:

  • biology
  • control
  • economic importance
  • Notes: Investigations, mainly in Zaire, on the biology, injuriousness and control (by cultural, chemical and biological measures and by breeding for resistance) of Phenacoccus manihoti Matile-Ferrero on cassava are reviewed. The results so far indicate that a long-lasting solution to the problems caused by the mealybug may be in sight, and can be achieved through an integrated control approach.