Symptoms of damage:
- Grub feed on stem and galls are formed in the stem and petiole
- Adults feed on leaf buds and terminal shoots
Identification of pest:
- Grubs: Creamy yellow, apodous
- Adults: Dark greyish brown with pale cross bands on elytra
Management:
- Basal application of FYM 25 t/ha or 250 kg/ha of neem cake.
| Grub feed on stem | Adult |