Management

. Thrips: Scirtothrips dorsalis , Frankliniella schultzei Symptoms of damage

• Nymphs and adults lacerate the leaf and suck the oozing sap resulted in white patches on lower surface of the leaves.
• In severe infestations, leaves become bronzed.
• Frankliniella schultzei transmits peanut bud necrosis virus

Adult

Identification of the pest

• Nymphs: Yellow coloured.
• Adults: Black coloured with fringed wings.

• Spray or apply any one of the following insecticides at fifteen days interval
• Imidacloprid 17.8 SL 50 ml/ ac
• Quinalphos 25 EC @ 560 ml/ac