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Is this a Minor Pest?
Yes
Minor Pest Title
Bagrada bug (Bagrada hilaris)
Minor Pest Description
It is typically shield-shaped, 5-7mm long and 3-4mm wide. The upper surface has a mixture of black, white and orange markings. Feeding by sucking by both adults and nymphs causes damage to leaves, which wilt later and dry. A heavy attack on young plants generally results in death of the plant.
Minor Pest What to do.
- Crop hygiene including destruction of weeds of the family Cruciferae prevents population build-up.
- Remove bugs by hand.
Minor Pest Position
6
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Pest Type
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Common names; Bagrada bug, harlequin bug, painted bug, stinkbug
Other Crops
Rape, Chinese cabbage, Turnips, Crucifers
Host Plants
Cabbage,Kales,other Brassicas- Revised
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