Pagodiella hekmeyeri

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Taxonomy
Order Lepidoptera
Family Psychidae
Genus Pagodiella
Species hekmeyeri
Other Scientific Name
Common Name
  • Bagworm
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Larvae of Pagodiella bagworm

Sign / Symptoms
Description

Bagworm larvae feed on plants by scraping the surface, leaving streaks, ridges, and holes. Early damage appears as scratched or abraded areas. In severe cases, leaves become dried out and hollow, leaving fronds with a yellow-brown, scorched appearance.


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Damaged leaves caused by Pagodiella bagworm

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Damaged leaves caused by Pagodiella bagworm

Part Affected
Leaves
Stage Affected
Vegetative Growing
Minor Host
Mangifera indica
Mangifera indica
Management And Control
  1. Remove and destroy infested parts early to prevent pest proliferation. Regularly monitor pest presence and population levels.
  2. For chemical control, apply insecticides such as cypermethrin, acephate, lambda-cyhalothrin, or Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki following label recommendations.
  3. Consult the Department of Agriculture for treatment on stem injection with insecticides or any alternative control measures.
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