WAEC Agricultural Science 2011 Question 28

Question 28

Crop Diseases

Which of the following insects transmits swollen shoot disease of cocoa?

  1. A.Stem borer
  2. B.Mealybug
  3. C.Whitefly
  4. D.Scale insect
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Mealybug)

Explanation

Mealybugs carry the cocoa swollen shoot virus.