WAEC Agricultural Science 2002 Question 34

Question 34

Crop Pests

Mealy bug is a major pest of

  1. A.citrus
  2. B.cassava
  3. C.maize
  4. D.oil palm
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (cassava)

Explanation

The cassava mealybug sucks sap and causes bunchy tops and leaf loss.