Pests, Beneficials, Diseases and Disorders of Mangoes - Northern ...

Introduction
This illustrated Field Guide gives an introduction to the identification of
some common pests, beneficials, diseases and disorders of mangoes
in northern Australia (Northern Territory, northern Queensland and
northern Western Australia). It also includes a description of several
beneficial insects and spiders, as well as some nutritional and
physiological conditions that may be confused with pest or disease
symptoms.
The information in the Field Guide is the best available at the time
of publication and includes some life cycle development times which
have been approximated for NT conditions (these will vary according
to climatic conditions, human influences and environmental factors).
Many other insects or mites may be found on mango trees and/
or on mango fruit, including some that are of minor (or infrequent)
economic importance as well as non-economic species. Growers are
encouraged to be on the lookout for any new or unusual occurrences
and to discuss these and any other concerns with departmental staff.
How to Use This Field Guide
This publication is divided into four main sections: insect pests, natural
enemies, diseases and disorders. A monitoring bar grid has been
provided to show which months the orchard should be monitored
for a particular pest, disease or disorder. Some insects or mites may
occur during the wet season months of December to February but
monitoring is not usually essential during that period as trees are not
flushing or producing flowers.
The crucial time for insect monitoring is during the period of flushing,
flowering and fruit production, which includes the period from March
to November.
A glossary at the back of this book has been provided for definitions
of scientific terms.
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Further Information
As this field guide is in pocket notebook format, the information it
contains has been reduced from its original larger format. More
detailed information is available on factsheets or agnotes from the
Department’s website. Telephone enquiries for the Northern Territory
can be directed to the field areas listed on the next page.