Identification and Management of Fried Egg Scale (Aspidiotus sp.) and Cottony Scale (Icerya pattersoni Newst.) in Coffee

Abstract

Rows of flat, circular crusty -white scales with a yellow brown center resembling fried eggs. It Attacks both side of the leaves. Leaves become chlorotic then yellow followed by heavy defoliation and berry drop. Severe infestation may spread to berries, shoots, twigs and the main stem.