How to control leaf miner disease in tomato

  • Leaf miner insects are very small in size. They burrow inside the leaves and make tunnels. This makes white lines on the leaves. The adult moth is light yellow in color and the young insect  is very small, footless and yellow in color.Insect infestation begins on the leaves. This insect creates a spiral tunnel in the leaves. Photosynthesis process  of plants is affected . Hence, the leaves fall.
  • Chemical management: – Abamectin 1.9% EC @ 150 ml / acre or Spinosad 45% SC @ 75 ml/acre or Cyantraniliprole 10.26% OD @ 300 ml/acre for control of this pest.
  • Biological treatment: – As a biological treatment, use Beauveria bassiana @ 500 gram/acre.
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