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Pest identification

What's eating my glenn mango?

Mango hopper (Idioscopus spp.)

Signs: Feeds on flower panicles; sooty mold reduces photosynthesis; poor fruit set follows heavy infestation

Control: Imidacloprid or carbaryl at early panicle emergence; repeat at fruitlet stage; prune for airflow

Caribbean fruit fly (Anastrepha suspensa)

Signs: Oviposition stings in skin; maggots destroy pulp; infested fruit drops early

Control: GF-120 NF protein bait spray weekly; paper or mesh fruit bags over clusters; collect and destroy fallen fruit daily

Mango scale (Aulacaspis tubercularis)

Signs: White armored scales coat leaves and fruit; yellowing and leaf drop; reduced vigor

Control: Horticultural oil spray at crawler emergence; prune dense interior branches to aid penetration

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Glenn Mango pests — FAQ

What is eating my glenn mango?

Glenn Mango, a popular Florida dooryard cultivar, is attacked by mango hoppers at flowering, Caribbean fruit flies in ripening fruit, and mango scale on leaves and branches. Its moderate canopy size makes it easier to treat than large grove trees. Mealybugs appear on new flushes. Fallen fruit must be removed promptly to break fruit fly cycles.

How do I get rid of mango hopper (idioscopus spp.) on glenn mango?

Feeds on flower panicles; sooty mold reduces photosynthesis; poor fruit set follows heavy infestation Imidacloprid or carbaryl at early panicle emergence; repeat at fruitlet stage; prune for airflow

How do I get rid of caribbean fruit fly (anastrepha suspensa) on glenn mango?

Oviposition stings in skin; maggots destroy pulp; infested fruit drops early GF-120 NF protein bait spray weekly; paper or mesh fruit bags over clusters; collect and destroy fallen fruit daily

How do I get rid of mango scale (aulacaspis tubercularis) on glenn mango?

White armored scales coat leaves and fruit; yellowing and leaf drop; reduced vigor Horticultural oil spray at crawler emergence; prune dense interior branches to aid penetration