Mealybug control on pepper – a two-way systemic approach with Pilaravia 155SC
Mealybugs – a hidden threat to pepper gardens
Mealybugs (scientific name: Pseudococcus spp.) are small insects that can cause serious damage to pepper if not controlled in time.
Damage caused by mealybugs:
- Suck plant sap, gradually weakening the vines
- Excrete honeydew, which favours sooty mould → black leaves, less photosynthesis
- Spread quickly via ants, tools and wind
- Cause leaf drop, flower drop and rotting of young fruit spikes
- Particularly damaging in the dry season or at the start of the rainy season
Signs of mealybugs on pepper
| Sign | What you see in the field |
|---|---|
| White powdery coating on stem nodes | Looks like mould |
| Ants crawling around the base and vines | Ants protect and spread mealybugs |
| Young fruit spikes rot and do not grow | Nutrients sucked out by mealybugs |
| Leaves turn yellow and drop here and there | The vine gradually weakens |
A mealybug-control option – Pilaravia 155SC
✅ Features of Pilaravia 155SC:
- Two-way systemic insecticide (from stem → leaves and back)
- Moves through plant tissue – reaches mealybugs hidden in leaf sheaths, fruit spikes and basal nodes
- Fast-acting – long-lasting activity
- Not easily washed off → suitable for rainy-season spraying
- Easy to mix, does not burn leaves or young stems when used as directed
Better results with Viet-up 90
Combine Pilaravia + Viet-up 90 to:
- Improve adhesion on smooth, waxy pepper leaves
- Penetrate leaf tissue quickly to reach hidden mealybugs
- Reduce losses from rain and wind after spraying
How to spray for mealybugs on pepper
| Component | Rate | How to use |
|---|---|---|
| Pilaravia 155SC | 20–30ml/20L tank of water | Spray evenly on vines, fruit spikes, stems and base |
| Viet-up 90 | 5–10ml/20L tank of water | Mix together for better results |
Repeat after 7–10 days if mealybug numbers are high. Spray early in the morning or in the cool afternoon.
Integrated mealybug management
- Keep the garden clean, prune for good airflow
- Remove heavily infested and damaged vines
- Fertilise appropriately for healthy, resistant vines
- Water moderately, avoid prolonged humidity
- Control ants – they spread mealybugs
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[NEWS 12/9/2025]
