White flies: Dialeurodes cardamom
| White flies: Dialeurodes cardamom Symptoms of damage : Nymphs and adults remain in colonies on lower leaf surface and suck the sap. Chlorotic patches appear on leaves, Gradual yellowing and get dried. Sooty mould development occurs due to honeydew secretion. Identification of pest: Nymphs: are pale greenish to greenish yellow in colour. Adult: with two pairs of white wings. Management: Spray methyl demeton or dimethoate (0.05% each) on the foliage |
Symptoms of damage :
- Nymphs and adults remain in colonies on lower leaf surface and suck the sap.
- Chlorotic patches appear on leaves,
- Gradual yellowing and get dried.
- Sooty mould development occurs due to honeydew secretion.
Identification of pest:
- Nymphs: are pale greenish to greenish yellow in colour.
- Adult: with two pairs of white wings.
Management:
- Spray methyl demeton or dimethoate (0.05% each) on the foliage