This is a major pest in South India. Symptoms of damage Mites feed on the under surface of mature leaves. Assam type of tea - more susceptible to purple mite. Damaged leaves - coppery brown discolouration Identification of the pest Adult - very small, spindle

Tea Mites Scarlet mite: Brevipalpus californicus Symptoms of damage: Mites congregate on the under surface of mature tea leaves Feeding by scarlet mites leads to brown discolouration of leaves. Identification of the pest: Eggs - are bright red colour and ellip

Tea Mites Red spider mite: Oligonychus coffeae Symptoms of damage Infest the upper surface of mature leaves. Infestation starts along midrib and veins and spreads to the entire upper surface of leaves. Affected leaves - bronzed, dry and crumpled. Identificatio

Shot hole borer: Envallacea fornicatus Symptoms of damage : Presence of round shot holes in primary branches. The attack results in mortality of buds and dieback symptoms in branches. Presence of circular or longitudinal tunnels inside the stem. Identification

Caterpillars make leaf nests by webbing the leaves using silken threads Feed from inside the leaf nest. Young larvae prefer tender leaves Older larvae are seen in mature leaves. Larva - green in colour Pupae - initially green colour and turns to reddish brown

Caterpillar ties up the margin of tender leaves and forms a case enclosing the bud. Feed on the upper epidermis of leaves. Affected leaves - rough, crinkled and leathery. Bud - Shoot growth is arrested. Eggs are pale yellow and lay singly on the under surface

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Symptoms of damage: Young caterpillars feed on the tender leaves - making punctures Mature larvae prefer older leaves. Grown up larvae feed entire leaf Severe infestation - tea bushes are completely denuded. Identification of the pest: Larva - dark brown with

Aphid: Toxoptera aurantii Symptoms of damage Pruning - colonies of aphids are seen on tender shoots of tea immidiately after pruningLeaves curl up and shoot growth is stunted. Aphids are attended by ants. Honey dew secreted development of sooty moulds. Identif

Thrips : Scirtothrips bispinosus Symptoms of damage Thrips prefer young leaves and buds. Leaf surface becomes uneven, curled and matty. Feeding marks on the unopened buds - parallel brown lines on the leaves. Identification of the pest Adults - brown abdomen.

Yellow mite is a polyphagous pest attacking tomato, cinchona, cotton, pulses, potato, chillies etc. Symptoms of attack and nature of damage Mite is seen on young leaves especially the top two to three leaves and the bud. Affected leaves become rough and brittl

Pink mite (or) Orange mite: Acaphylla theae It is an important mite in India. Symptoms of damage: Mites are found on the under surface (abaxial) of young leaves. Affected leaves turn pale and upward curling. In severe infestation, leaves become leathery and br

Tea mosquito bug: Helopeltis theivora It is considered to be a serious pest of a tea. The damage more in most shaded areas. Symptoms of damage: Adults and nymphs suck the sap from buds, young leaves and tender stems Puncturing the plant tissues with their need