- Nymphs and adults are sucking the cell sap of leaves of snake gourd vines causing typical hopper burn symptoms.
- Initially, leaf margins turn yellow in colour and finally dry off. Fruit size and quality are also reduced.
- Soil application of Carbofuran 3 G @ 10 Kg/acre at the time of sowing.
- Spray Profenophos 50% EC @ 400 Ml/acre or Acetamiprid 20% WP @ 80 gm/acre at fortnightly intervals starting with the appearance of the jassid.
- Prophylactic spray of Neem oil-garlic mixture at fortnightly intervals is advantageous for avoiding pest incidence.
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