Control of leaf miner in Bitter gourd

Control of leaf miner in Bitter gourd
  • Adults of this pest are dark metallic in color. 
  • This insect usually attacks the leaves of Bitter gourd plant.
  • The indication of this insect’s attack is prominent whitish zigzag lines on the leaves. This line is caused by the tunnel formed inside the leaf by the pest’s caterpillar.
  • The plant growth is inhibited and the plant remains underdeveloped.
  • The flowering and fruiting capacity of infested plants is adversely affected.
  • Abamectin 1.9 % EC @ 150 ml / acre or Profenofos 50 % EC @ 500 ml / acre or Thiamethoxam12.6 % + Lambda Cyhalothrin 9.5% ZC@ 80 ml / acre or Cyantraniliprole 10.26 % OD @ 250 ml / acre.
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