A Review of White Mango Scale (Aulacaspis tubercularis Newstead; Hemiptera: Diaspididae) in Sub-Saharan Africa: Distribution, Impact and Management Strategies
Hillary M.O. Otieno
Global distribution map of White mango scale (A. tubercularis Newstead) pest, represented by the orange dots. Adapted from CABI, 2019.
Mango white scale (A. tubercularis): A= A group of male covers with one female cover (lower right); B= High resolution female white cover; C= High resolution male and female white scale. Photo source: John W. Dooley, USDA APHIS PPQ, Bugwood.org.
Africa distribution map of White mango scale (A. tubercularis Newstead) pest, represented by the orange dots. Adapted from: CABI, 2019.
Damages caused by white mango scale on mango: 4A: attack on mango seedling stem; 4b: attack on mango leaves; 6a and 7d: attack on mango fruits. Adapted from: Fita, 2014.
Efficacy comparison; the percentage mortality of white mango scale pests as affected by different pesticides under wide range conditions.
