Management of melon worm in watermelon

Caterpillars feed on leaves and flowers.
Sometimes they bore into the developing fruit.
Before planting watermelon for effective control, cultivate deep in the field and destroy the cocoon of insect.
Determine the time of sowing, according to the number of this pest which is less heat during the summer season.
Properly manage the weeds.
Spray cypermethrin 10% EC @ 350-500 ml/acre.
Or spray Fipronil 5% SC @ 250-300 ml/acre

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