5. Leaf thrips

5. Leaf thrips - Helionothrips kadaliphilus Ram & Marg. (Thripidae : Thysanoptera )

    Damage
    • It infests the lower surface of the leaves causing blighted appearance and yellowing.
    • In severe cases of infestation the leaf dries.
    Management of lacewing bug and thrips
    • Spray methyl demeton 20 EC 2 ml / litre or monocrotophos 36 WSC 1.25ml ml/ litre of water
     

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