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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.



Spray on infested plants
thoroughly including the
undersides of the leaves.



Worms in cabbage
Mammey seed powder
dust
(HDRA, 2000)

Mammey seeds
Grinder or mortar and pestle
Sawdust or ground dried leaves
Basin or pail






Grind or pound seeds.
Mix with sawdust
or ground dried leaves.



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.



Aphids
Armyworm
Bean beetle
Cabbage worms
Melon worm

Standard procedures for the preparation and application of the plant extracts

  1. Select plant parts that are free from diseases.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Do not have a direct contact with the crude extract while in the process of the preparation and during the application.
  5. Make sure that you place the plant extract out of reach of children and house pets while leaving it overnight.
  6. Harvest all the mature and ripe fruits before plant extract application.
  7. 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.
  8. Wear protective clothing while applying the extract.
  9. 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



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