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Termite (White ants): Odontotermes obesus Symptoms of damage

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Termite (White ants): Odontotermes obesus Symptoms of damage Feed on the roots of young and old plants. Attacked plants wither, dry and ultimately die. Identification of the pest The workers are small and have soft, white body with a brown head. Management Mix lindane (or) carbaryl dust with soil. Drench the soil with chlorpyriphos or lindane 2ml/lit of water.
  • Feed on the roots of young and old plants.
  • Attacked plants wither, dry and ultimately die.

Identification of the pest

  • The workers are small and have soft, white body with a brown head.

Management

  • Mix lindane (or) carbaryl dust with soil.
  • Drench the soil with chlorpyriphos or lindane 2ml/lit of water.