How to control leaf-eating caterpillars in Cabbage crop

The caterpillars of this insect cause damage by eating the green matter of the leaves and only white membrane remains at the eaten site, which later turns into holes.
Diamondback moth eggs are white-yellow in colour.
The caterpillars of this insect are 7-12 mm long, and have fine hairs all over the body. Adults are 8–10 mm long, beige or light brown in colour, and have bright diamond-like spots on the adult’s back.
The adult female lays eggs on the leaves individually or in groups. Small green caterpillars, after hatching, feed on the outer layer of the leaves and pierce them.
In case of a severe attack, the caterpillars eat the leaves, leaving a web-like shape.
For its control, spray Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG @ 100 g/acre or Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC @ 60 ml/acre or Novaluron 5.25% + Emamectin Benzoate 0.9% SC @ 600 ml/acre.
As a biological control, use Bavaria bassiana @ 500 g/acre with each spray.

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The caterpillars of this insect cause damage by eating the green matter of the leaves and only white membrane remains at the eaten site, which later turns into holes.

Diamondback moth eggs are white-yellow in colour.

The caterpillars of this insect are 7-12 mm long, and have fine hairs all over the body. Adults are 8–10 mm long, beige or light brown in colour, and have bright diamond-like spots on the adult’s back.

The adult female lays eggs on the leaves individually or in groups. Small green caterpillars, after hatching, feed on the outer layer of the leaves and pierce them.

In case of a severe attack, the caterpillars eat the leaves, leaving a web-like shape.

For its control, spray Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG @ 100 g/acre or Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC @ 60 ml/acre or Novaluron 5.25% + Emamectin Benzoate 0.9% SC @ 600 ml/acre.

As a biological control, use Bavaria bassiana @ 500 g/acre with each spray.

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