Management of aphids and jassids in watermelon crop

Aphids and jassids are small soft-bodied insects that can be yellow, brown, green or black in colour.
They usually form clusters on the corners of small leaves and twigs suck the sap from the plant and release sticky honeydew, which increases the chances of fungal diseases.
In severe infestations, leaves and twigs of the plant wither or turn yellow.
For proper management, spray Thiamethoxam 25% WG @ 100 gm or Imidacloprid 17.8% SL @ 100 ml or Flonicamid 50% WG @ 60 gm/acre.
As biological treatment use Bavaria bassiana @ 250 gm/acre.

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Aphids and jassids are small soft-bodied insects that can be yellow, brown, green or black in colour.

They usually form clusters on the corners of small leaves and twigs suck the sap from the plant and release sticky honeydew, which increases the chances of fungal diseases.

In severe infestations, leaves and twigs of the plant wither or turn yellow.

For proper management, spray Thiamethoxam 25% WG @ 100 gm or Imidacloprid 17.8% SL @ 100 ml or Flonicamid 50% WG @ 60 gm/acre.

As biological treatment use Bavaria bassiana @ 250 gm/acre.

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