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What are the control methods for the jujube tree tortoise wax scale?

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(1) Manual removal of the pest source: during winter and in early spring in March of the following year, use a stiff-bristled brush to scrape the insects off the branches and collect and kill them. If snow or fog freezes on the branches with a thick layer of ice, you can directly strike the branches to shake off the ice, and the insects will fall with it. (2) Protect and utilize natural enemy resources: this pest has many natural enemies; a single predatory Chilocorus kuwanae can prey on thousands of these insects in its lifetime; the larvae of the long-shield golden small wasp can parasitize under the pest's abdomen and feed on the scale eggs. The larvae of the long-shield golden small wasp can parasitize under the pest's abdomen and feed on the scale eggs. (3) Chemical control:

(1) Manual removal of the pest source: during winter and in early spring in March of the following year, use a stiff-bristled brush to scrape the insects off the branches and collect and kill them. If snow or fog freezes on the branches with a thick layer of ice, you can directly strike the branches to shake off the ice, and the insects will fall with it.

(2) Protect and utilize natural enemy resources: this pest has many natural enemies; a single predatory Chilocorus kuwanae can prey on thousands of these insects in its lifetime; the larvae of the long-shield golden small wasp can parasitize under the pest's abdomen and feed on the scale eggs.

The larvae of the long-shield golden small wasp can parasitize under the pest's abdomen and feed on the scale eggs.

(3) Chemical control: spraying during the hatching period of the young nymphs gives the best control effect; for the types of pesticides to use, see "jujube mealybug". Generally, after the first application, a second one 10-15 days later can bring the damage under control.

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