Peper 3
- Downward and inward curling of leaves resulted in the formation of marginal leaf galls.
- Later the infested leaves become crinkled and malformed
- In severe cases of attack, the whole plant may become stunted, affecting adversely the formation of spikes.
| Identification of pest: |
| Eggs: Laid within the marginal galls on the leaf surface singly. Nymphs: White and sluggish. Adult: Black thrips. |
- Eggs: Laid within the marginal galls on the leaf surface singly.
- Nymphs: White and sluggish.
- Adult: Black thrips.
| Management: |
| Spray dimethoate (0.05%) during emergence of new flushes in young vines in the field and cuttings in the nursery. |
- Spray dimethoate (0.05%) during emergence of new flushes in young vines in the field and cuttings in the nursery.
