Pest & Disease Control for Mango Trees
Every fruit tree has the future potential for disease and insect damage. Factors such as location and weather will play a part in which issues your tree encounters. For all trees, proper maintenance (such as watering, fertilizing, pruning, spraying, weeding, and fall cleanup) can help keep most insects and diseases at bay.
NOTE: This is part 5 in a series of 8 articles. For a complete background on how to grow mango trees, we recommend starting from the beginning.
Anthracnose
A common fungal infection that causes dark-colored lesions on mature fruit. These lesions become covered in pink spores and can merge to form large necrotic patches on the fruit’s surface. Prevent and control with fungicide.
Bacterial Leaf Spot
Can affect fruit, leaves, flowers and stems. Spots are more pronounced and darker than anthracnose. Prune infected areas and sterilize pruning tools. Control with Monterey Complete Disease Control.
Scale, Mealybugs & Mites
These insects produce a sticky residue known as honeydew. This substance attracts ants, which form a symbiotic relationship with aphids and scale insects. The ants shield these pests from their predators and facilitate their spread, exacerbating the infestation. Prune diseased limbs. Control with Safer® Brand Insect Killing Soap until harvest time.
