There will be an outbreak of Mealybug in cotton, prepare for rescue

Mealybug-infested plants show symptoms of leaf curl, bushy shoots, and wrinkled or curled and tufted leaves during the vegetative growth phase of the cotton crop. Due to this the plants start drying up and become dwarf and dry.
Adult and juvenile mealybugs bore into both soft and hard plant tissue and suck the sap. It can occur at all stages of cotton crop development.
Although damage is often minor, damage can be worse in areas where the crop is under stress (eg areas with poor drainage).
Heavy infections that start quickly and persist tend to secrete a sticky substance. Because of this, they act as carriers of many diseases.
For its chemical treatment, use Novalaxam (Thiamethoxam 12.6% + Lambda Cyhalothrin 9.5% ZC) @ 50ml + Bave Curb (Beauveria bassiana) @ 250 gm/acre.

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Mealybug-infested plants show symptoms of leaf curl, bushy shoots, and wrinkled or curled and tufted leaves during the vegetative growth phase of the cotton crop. Due to this the plants start drying up and become dwarf and dry.

Adult and juvenile mealybugs bore into both soft and hard plant tissue and suck the sap. It can occur at all stages of cotton crop development.

Although damage is often minor, damage can be worse in areas where the crop is under stress (eg areas with poor drainage).

Heavy infections that start quickly and persist tend to secrete a sticky substance. Because of this, they act as carriers of many diseases.

For its chemical treatment, use Novalaxam (Thiamethoxam 12.6% + Lambda Cyhalothrin 9.5% ZC) @ 50ml + Bave Curb (Beauveria bassiana) @ 250 gm/acre.

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