- Thrips: – They are small and soft-bodied insects and can be found on the upper surface of leaves but mostly on the lower surface of leaves. With their sharp mouthparts, they suck the sap of the leaves, buds, and flowers, which causes the leaves to turn brown on the edges. The affected plant appears dry and the leaf becomes discolored and curls upwards.
- For the control of thrips, it is necessary to different chemicals for every spray
- Management: – For the prevention of thrips Fipronil 5% SC @ 400 ml / acre or Lambda Cyhalothrin 4.9% CS @ 200 ml / acre or Fipronil 40% + Imidacloprid 40% WG @ 40 gram / acre or Thiamethoxam 12.6% + Lambda Cyhalothrin 9.5% ZC @ 80 ml / acre or Spinosad 45% SC @ 60 ml / acre.
- Biological treatment: – As a biological treatment, spray Beauveria Bassiana @ 500 gram / acre.
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