First report and distribution of the papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus, in Kenya.

The papaya mealybug is a serious invasive pest affecting horticultural crops

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 December 2017
Country:
Kenya
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Agriculture
Authors:
Macharia, I, Kimani, E, Koome, F, Kosiom, T

Abstract

The papaya mealybug, a serious invasive pest affecting horticultural crops,was first reported in Kenya in 2016 at Kwale, Mombasa, and Kilifi Counties of the coastal region. A study was conducted to establish its identification, distribution and host ranges at the coastal region. This is the first report of P. marginatus distribution and crops attacked in Kenya.

Citation

Macharia, I., Kimani, E., Koome, F., Kosiom, T., Heya, H., Otipa. M. and Oronje, ML. (2017) First Report and Distribution of the Papaya Mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus, in Kenya. Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology 33(1), 142–150.

First report and distribution of the papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus, in Kenya

Published 1 December 2017
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