Identification of pest:
- Both nymph and adult suck the plant sap
- Yellowing of leaves with stunted plant growth
- Plants wilt in patches
- Aphid secrets honey dew with excreta and allows to attract ants
- Adult: Greenish yellow in colour
Management:
- Spray methyl demoton 25 EC @ 20 ml/lit or dimethoate 30 EC @ 20 ml/ha with 10 litre of water using high volume sprayer
| Stunted finger millet | Yellowing of leaves | Honey dew and ants | Adult |