- The problem of leaf curling in garlic crops is due to thrips attack. This insect first scratches the leaves of garlic and then feeds on cell sap .
- This causes the leaf’s edge to burn and leaves of the whole plant turn yellow and the plants start wilting.
- For the management of leaf curling in garlic, use following products.
- Profenofos 50 % EC@ 500 ml/acre or Acephate 75 %SP @ 300 gm/acre or Lambda Cyhalothrin 4.9 % CS@ 250 ml/acre or Fipronil 5% SC @ 400 ml/acre or Acephate 50 %+ Imidacloprid 1.8 %SP @ 400 gram/acre.
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