Chilli thrips: Scirtothirps dorsalis Symptoms of damage : The affected leaves show a pinkish discolouration. Flower shedding is also noticed Management of sucking pests: Removal of affected leaves and branches will prevent the spread. Spray dimethoate or methy

Scale insects: Many species of scale insects infest clove seedlings in the nursery and sometimes young plants in the field. The scale insects generally seen on clove include wax scale ( Ceroplastes floridensis ), shield scale ( Pulvinaria psidii ), nasked scal

Stem borer: Sahyadrassus malabaricus Symptoms of damage : The stem borer infests the main stem of young trees at the basal region. The larva of the pest girdles the stem and bores downward into it. The girdled portion and bore-hole is covered with a mat- like