Caterpillars feed on the inflorescences (tender female flowers) and rachillae Webbing and feeding the inflorescence Spathe opening is delayed. Yellowing of spadices, Presence of small holes with frass and drying on the spathe Management: Infected spadices may

Adults and nymphs presence on the lower surface of leaves. The colony is found under white webs. Feed on lower surface of arecanut leaves. Management: Removal of heavily infested and dried leaves and burning Spraying under surfaces of leaves and crown with Rog

Grubs feed on growing roots Infested palms show a sickly appearance Yellowing of leaves Tapering of stem and reduction in yield. Identification of the pest Adult beetle is chestnut brown in colour. Management: Collection and destruction of adult beetles Diggin

Symptom of the damage: Sap sucking bug – damage the unopened spindle leaf Inhabit the inner most leaf axils, usually below the spindle. Suck the sap from tender leaflets and spindle Severe infestation - blackish brown linear lesions on the spindle leaf Stunted