- Creamy-white eggs are laid singly or in groups on the undersides of the leaves, stems flower buds, or the base of the fruit.
- The young caterpillar is 15-18mm long, dull-white, and turns light pink as it matures.
- The short pinkish larva of the pest initially bore into the shoots resulting in drying of the shoot.
- When feeding is complete pupation occurs on stems, dried shoots, or between fallen leaves.
- When the life cycle of the larval stage is complete, it forms a pupa on the stem, dry branches, or fallen leaves.
- To control this, spray of Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG @ 100 gram/acre or Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC @ 60 gram/acre or Spinosad 45% SC @ 60 ml/acre
- As a biological control, use Beauveria Bassiana @ 250 gram/acre
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