Pseudococcus elisae Scorecard

Banana mealybug (Pseudococcus elisae). United States National Collection of Scale Insects Photographs , USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org

Species:  Pseudococcus elisae

Common Name:  banana mealybug

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Results

Impact Total:12 / 35Impact = ( Spread + Damage - Benefit )

Ability to Respond Total:17 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )

Confidence:High

Confidence Notes:

Impact

SpreadNotesScore
Spread RateEasily transported long distances on infested plants, fruit, nursery stock, or cut flowers.4
Spread AmountTropical species that will be limited to regions where hosts (10 species of plants in 5 families, banana, key lime, Ixora) are available. 3
DamageNotesScore
EcologicalIncreased insecticide usage would result to manage this pest if it established - this could threaten environmental quality.1
AgriculturalWould lower yields in nursery stock and fresh fruit production and reduce the value crops. It might also trigger disruptions of markets for nursery stock and fresh fruit.3
Infrastructure0
CulturalMay disfigure ornamental plants1
Health0
BenefitNotesScore
Ecological0
Agricultural0
Infrastructure0
Cultural0
Health0
Total12

Ability to Respond

Ease of ResponseNotesScore
DetectionMealybugs overall are difficult to sample and detect - this is due to their small size, cryptic habits.3
ControlMealybugs overall are difficult to control.4
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
EntryA-rated pest from CDFA.5
ControlA-rated pest from CDFA.5
OutreachMinimal education material.0
Total17

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