WAEC Agricultural Science 2007 Question 34

Question 34

Crop Pests

The eradication of mealy bugs is an effective control of

  1. A.corn smut
  2. B.swollen shoot of cocoa
  3. C.groundnut rosette
  4. D.rice blast.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (swollen shoot of cocoa)

Explanation

Mealybugs carry cocoa swollen shoot virus.