Common pest s and diseases of okra Afghanistan
Aphids Okra p owdery m ildew
• These small creatures feed by sucking the sap from
plants.
• If a phids infestation is heavy it may cause leaves to
yellow or distorted, necrotic spots on leaves and
stunted shoots.
• Aphids transmit virus diseases.
• A white, powdery growth appears on the upper
leaves surfaces.
• Severely infected leaves detach and fall down to
the ground.
Cutw orm s Fusarium wilt
• Cutworm is the caterpillar of some moths.
• They destroy the whole plants by girdling and cutting
off young seedlings at the soil level during the night.
• They hide in the soil during the day.
• Diseased plants are stunted.
• Leaves of diseased plants are turning yellow, wilt
and later are shed.
• Usually the lower leaves are first affected.
Reference: 1- University of Maryland Extension; Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org. 2 - A.
M. Varela, icipe 3- A. M. Varela, icipe; Clemson University - USDA Cooperative Extension Slide Series,
Bugwood.org 4- A.M. Varela & A.A. Seif, icipe
