Symptoms of damage: The disease carrier of this virus is an Aphid, at the same time, this disease spreads by sowing affected potatoes and also by weeds. Aphid (Mahu) is a small insect that sucks the sap of the leaves. As a result of which the leaves shrink and the colour of the leaves becomes yellow. Leaves appear twisted. Later the leaves dry up and fall.
Control measures
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Install 8 to 10 yellow sticky traps per acre for monitoring.
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To control this pest, Spray Admire (Imidacloprid 70% WG) @ 36 gm or Rogor (Dimethoate 30% EC) @ 264 ml + Silicomaxx gold @ 50 ml + Novamaxx (Gibberellic Acid 0.001 % L) @ 300 ml per acre, 150 to 200 litres of water.
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After 3 days spray Privintal BV @ 100 grams per acre in 150 to 200 litres of water.
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