- This pest causes a lot of damage in brinjal crops in both the stages of its life cycle i.e. nymph and adult.
- They suck the cell sap out of cotton plant leaves and inhibit plant growth. These insects are also the cause for the secretion known as a sooty mold developed on the plant.
- Brinjal crops can get completely infected during high infestation and even if the crop is fully developed, there is a chance of infestation of this pest which can cause the leaves of this crop to dry up and fall.
- Management: – For the prevention of this pest, Diafenthiuron 50% SP @ 250 gram/acre or Flonicamid 50% WG @ 60 ml/acre or Acetamipyrid 20% SP @ 100 gram/acre or Pyriproxyfen 10% +Bifenthrin 10% EC 250 ml/acre.
- Biological management: – As a biological treatment, use Beauveria bassiana @ 500 gram/acre.
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