Damage due to Aphid and Jassid in melon crop

  • Aphid and jassid are small, soft-bodied small insects which can be yellow, brown, green or black in color.
  • They are usually found in groups on small leaves and twigs and suck the cell sap  from the plant  and release sticky honey dew, which increases the chances of fungal diseases.
  • Leaves and twigs may wither or become yellow due to severe infection.
  • Spray of  Thiamethoxam 25% WG @ 100 gram/acre or Imidacloprid 17.8 %SL@ 100 ml/acre or Flonicamid  50% WG @ 60 gram/acre  
  • As a biologically treatment use Beauveria Bassiana @ 250 gram/acre
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