Grubs bore into the rhizome and cause death of the plant
Presence of dark coloured tunnels in the rhizomes.
Death of unopened pipe, withering of outer leaves.
Identification of pest
Nymphs: Yellow colour nymphs found on the under surface Adult: Yellow colour with minute fringed wings, seen under surface of leaves
Nymphs: Yellow colour nymphs found on the under surface
Adult: Yellow colour with minute fringed wings, seen under surface of leaves
Management
Collect and destroy the damaged leaves, flowers and fruits along with life stages Use yellow sticky trap at 15/ha Spray methyl demeton 25 EC 2ml/lit Spray carbendazim 3g/ litre of water Application of press mud at 5 kg per tree reduces the wilt incidence
Collect and destroy the damaged leaves, flowers and fruits along with life stages
Use yellow sticky trap at 15/ha
Spray methyl demeton 25 EC 2ml/lit
Spray carbendazim 3g/ litre of water Application of press mud at 5 kg per tree reduces the wilt incidence
