Mammey
Common names: Mammey, Mammey Apple
Scientific name:
Mammea americana
Family: Clusiaceae
Plant part used
Root, bark, branch, leaves, and fruits
Mode of action
Insecticidal, repellent
Formulations
Materials |
Methods of preparation |
How to use |
Plant pests |
Mammey spray (Stoll, 2000: p. 130)
1kg of mammey seeds
100 liters of water
100 ml of soap
Mortar and pestle
Pail |
Pound ripe mammey seeds.
Add powder in soapy water.
Stir well.
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Spray on infested plants thoroughly
including the undersides of the leaves.
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Worms in cabbage
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Mammey seed powder dust (HDRA, 2000)
Mammey seeds
Grinder or mortar and pestle
Sawdust or ground dried leaves
Basin or pail
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Grind or pound seeds.
Mix with sawdust or ground dried leaves.
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Dust into cabbage plants early in the morning when the dew is on the plants for the powder to stick well. Approximately 8-9 grams are needed for each plant.
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Aphids
Armyworm
Bean beetle
Cabbage worms
Melon worm
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Standard procedures for the preparation and application of the plant extracts
- Select plant parts that are free from diseases.
- When
storing the plant parts for future usage, make sure that they are properly dried and are stored in an airy container (never use plastic container), away from direct sunlight and moisture. Make sure that they are free from molds before using them.
- Use utensils for the extract preparation that are not use for your food preparation and for drinking and cooking water containers. Clean properly all the utensils every time after using them.
- Do not have a direct contact with the crude extract while in the process of the preparation and during the application.
- Make sure that you place the plant extract out of reach of children and house pets while leaving it overnight.
- Harvest all the mature and ripe fruits before plant extract application.
- Always test the plant extract formulation on a few infested plants first before going into large scale spraying. When adding soap as an emulsifier, use a potash-based one.
- Wear
protective clothing while applying the extract.
- Wash your hands after handling the plant extract.
Effect on humans
Proper handling of the extracts is advised as they may irritate skin and eyes.
Effect on non-target organisms
None