• Maggots feed inside the floral bud
• Leading to formation of gall like structure which do not develop in to flower/capsules
• The flower buds wither and drop

Identification of the pest:

• Larva: Maggots are whitish, legless and with body tapering exteriorly
• Adult : Mosquito like fly

Management:

• Two sprayings with neem formulation 0.03%
• Spray any one of the following Carbaryl 50 WP 1000 g/ha in 500 litre of water Neem seed kernels extract 5% Neem oil 2% (two rounds)
• Use alternate insecticides each time and avoid the usage of same insecticide every time

• Carbaryl 50 WP 1000 g/ha in 500 litre of water
• Neem seed kernels extract 5%
• Neem oil 2% (two rounds)

Infested flower buds