Symptoms of damage
Black thrips have become a deadly pest for chilli and capsicum crops in India. It was first seen in 2015 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This insect first sucks the sap from the lower surface of the leaf. And slowly attack the twig, flower and fruit also. Affects flowers at flowering stage and inhibits fruit development. Also called “flower thrips” because of flower damage, severely damaged leaves turn yellow and drop.
control measures
For its control, take a spray of Largo (Spinetoram 11.7% SC) @ 200 ml + bave curb 250 gm + Novamaxx @ 200 ml + Silicomaxx @ 50 ml per acre, 150 to 200 liters of water.
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