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Agric. & Environment
Mealybugs: The new threat to pawpaw production
Many mealybug species are considered pests as they feed on plant juices and also act as a vector for several plant diseases.
A close view of the affected pawpaw leaves at Kawanda, Wakiso district on September 29, 2022. (Credit: Wilfred Sanya)
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision
FARMERS | MEALYBUGS | PAWPAWS
Farmers growing pawpaws in the districts of Mukono, Kayunga and Luwero are counting losses due to an invasion of the mealybug.
Many mealybug species