2. Aphid

2. Aphid-Toxopetra odinae Vdg.

(Aphididae: Hemiptera)

    Damage
    • Both nymphs and adults suck the sap from tender shoots and inflorescence resulting drying up of the same plant parts and development of sooty mould.
    Management
    • Spray dimethoate 30 EC 1.77ml or methyldemeton 25 EC 1 ml / litre water

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