What is this Mango Pest?

SlowFuse · 27th April 2009, 05:45 AM

Would anyone know what this beast is? I'm building a tree house in a Mango
tree in Costa Rica. This crud seems to be spreading. The largest group of leaves maybe 1 meter across. At it's worse the leaf turns completely black and hence dead. Thanks for any help.

Garry Brockley · 27th April 2009, 06:44 AM

Its the Mango leaf gall midge they produce wart-like galls on leaves resulting in reduced photosynthesis if left uncontrolled leading to leaf drop and lowered fruit production. Younger trees can die while older trees dont recover normal growth after repeated attacks.

this is a reportable infestation and you shouldnt move any fruit or leaves anywhere as they spread exceptionaly easily.

SlowFuse · 27th April 2009, 10:14 AM

Galbee, Thank You so much for quick reply.
What type of treatment do i need to be researching.
Needless to say this tree is very important to me and others.

Sean Freeman · 27th April 2009, 10:27 AM

Quote:

What type of treatment do i need to be researching

Guns, or other bat deterants

SlowFuse · 27th April 2009, 02:34 PM

Sir Freeman...
the only reason i think that it is possible you're not yanking my chain
is that upon posting this same question in a forum based here in the states,
i received many possible answers. ( All contradictory) Two of which were bat sheet. So if you'd be so kind as to give it to me straight up.
Is this bugs or bat butts?
Sometimes is really embarassing being this dumb.
Thanks, Todd

Sean Freeman · 27th April 2009, 07:25 PM

Its bat guano

(The sir is nice....but there are enough guys over here who believe such titles suit them, I'm not one)

Garry Brockley · 27th April 2009, 08:06 PM

The easiest way to see what it is, is to scrape or wipe it off the leaves if it comes off without any damage underneath its guano if it is into the leaf then its an infestation.

27th April 2009, 05:45 AM	#1
SlowFuse I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Athens, Ga. USA Posts: 3	What is this Mango Pest? Would anyone know what this beast is? I'm building a tree house in a Mango tree in Costa Rica. This crud seems to be spreading. The largest group of leaves maybe 1 meter across. At it's worse the leaf turns completely black and hence dead. Thanks for any help. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Jeff Darby; 27th April 2009 at 09:39 AM.

27th April 2009, 06:44 AM	#2
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,641	Re: What is this Mango Pest? Its the Mango leaf gall midge they produce wart-like galls on leaves resulting in reduced photosynthesis if left uncontrolled leading to leaf drop and lowered fruit production. Younger trees can die while older trees dont recover normal growth after repeated attacks. this is a reportable infestation and you shouldnt move any fruit or leaves anywhere as they spread exceptionaly easily. Attached Thumbnails __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

27th April 2009, 10:14 AM	#3
SlowFuse I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Athens, Ga. USA Posts: 3	Re: What is this Mango Pest? Galbee, Thank You so much for quick reply. What type of treatment do i need to be researching. Needless to say this tree is very important to me and others.

27th April 2009, 02:34 PM	#5
SlowFuse I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Athens, Ga. USA Posts: 3	Re: What is this Mango Pest? Sir Freeman... the only reason i think that it is possible you're not yanking my chain is that upon posting this same question in a forum based here in the states, i received many possible answers. ( All contradictory) Two of which were bat sheet. So if you'd be so kind as to give it to me straight up. Is this bugs or bat butts? Sometimes is really embarassing being this dumb. Thanks, Todd

27th April 2009, 07:25 PM	#6
Sean Freeman Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,981	Re: What is this Mango Pest? Its bat guano (The sir is nice....but there are enough guys over here who believe such titles suit them, I'm not one)

27th April 2009, 08:06 PM	#7
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,641	Re: What is this Mango Pest? The easiest way to see what it is, is to scrape or wipe it off the leaves if it comes off without any damage underneath its guano if it is into the leaf then its an infestation. __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

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