Control of leaf miner in cowpea

  • Maggots are feeding the leaves in a zigzag shape.
  • The infestation of this fly can easily be recognized by the presence of shiny whitish streaks on the leaves against the green background.
  • The flowering and fruiting capacity of in infested plants is adversely affected.
  • Spraying of systemic insecticide like Deltamethrin 2.8% EC @ 200 ml/acre or Triazophos 40% EC @ 350-500 ml/acre.

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