This insect has yellow, orange, and brown spots on the body. In the initial stage, these caterpillars grow inside by making holes in the buds, due to which the buds wither and dry up. Later these caterpillars damage buds and flowers. They make a hole and enter inside the fruit and feed on the pulp of the fruit, because of this, the affected fruits are not suitable for eating.
Control:
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Collect and destroy the stems and fruits of the damaged plants.
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To monitor and control fruit borer, apply 5-10 pheromone traps per hectare.
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When symptoms appear, spray Fame (Flubendiamide 39.35% w/w SC) @ 60 – 70 ml per acre in 150 to 200 litres of water.
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