Aphid: Aphis gossypii Symptoms of damage: Infesting tender shoots and under surface of the leaves. Curling and crinkling of leaves Stunted growth Development of black sooty mould due to the excretion of honey dew Identification of pest: Nymphs: Yellowish or gr

Spray any one of the following insecticides (spray fluid 500 l/ha)

Symptoms of damage: Chlorotic spots on the leaves which latter coalesce forming irregular yellowing of leaf tissue Severe infestation results in premature defoliation Development of sooty mold Vector of yellow vein mosaic virus Identification of pest: Nymph: G

Caterpillar fed on the leaves Defoliation Identification of pest: i) Anomis flava Larva - Green coloured semi looper, with five longitudinal white stripes Larva – Green coloured Semi looper, with horseshoe markings on each segment Larva –Green coloured semi lo

Caterpillar rolled the leaves Scrapping the chlorophyll content and feed inside Defoliation Identification of pest: Larva: Bright green (glistening) with dark head and prothoracic shield Adult: moth with yellow wings having brown wavy markings Management: Coll

Grub feed on stem and galls are formed in the stem and petiole Adults feed on leaf buds and terminal shoots Identification of pest: Grubs: Creamy yellow, apodous Adults: Dark greyish brown with pale cross bands on elytra Management: Basal application of FYM 25

Symptoms of damage: Grub feed on stem and galls are formed in the stem and petiole Adults feed on leaf buds and terminal shoots Identification of pest: Grubs - creamy yellow, apodous Adults - dark greyish brown with pale cross bands on elytra Management: Basal

Symptoms of damage: Feed on the flowers Circular boreholes on fruits Larva thrust only part of their body inside the fruit feed Identification of pest: Eggs: Are spherical in shape and creamy white in colour, laid singly Larva: Shows colour variation from gree

Symptoms of damage: Infested seeds become discoloured and shrivelled Identification of pest: Nymphs and Adults: Reddish bugs with white bands on the abdomen and black markings on the wings Management: Conserve the biocontrol agent Harpactor costalis predaceous

Terminal shoots wither and droop Shedding of buds and flowers Bore hole in fruits and fee Deformed fruits Identification of pest: E. Vitella: Egg: Sculptured egg and sky blue in colour Larva: Brownish with white streaks dorsally and pale yellow ventrally Adult