How to control foliar caterpillar in cotton crop

The infestation of this pest in cotton crops usually occurs in the early stage of germination. The female moth lays about 2000 eggs in clusters on either side of the leaves. These caterpillars feed on the green matter of cotton leaves and turn brown or dark brown or black in colour.
To control infestation, spray Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG @ 100 gm/acre of Novaluron 5.25% + Emamectin Benzoate 0.9% SC @ 600 ml/acre or Profenophos 40% + Cypermethrin 4% EC @ 400 ml/acre.
Spray Beauveria Bassiana @ 500gram/acre as a biological treatment
Remove the affected plants from the field and after spraying insecticide spray Vigormax gel @ 400 gm/acre for good growth of the crop.

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The infestation of this pest in cotton crops usually occurs in the early stage of germination. The female moth lays about 2000 eggs in clusters on either side of the leaves. These caterpillars feed on the green matter of cotton leaves and turn brown or dark brown or black in colour.

To control infestation, spray Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG @ 100 gm/acre of Novaluron 5.25% + Emamectin Benzoate 0.9% SC @ 600 ml/acre or Profenophos 40% + Cypermethrin 4% EC @ 400 ml/acre.

Spray Beauveria Bassiana @ 500gram/acre as a biological treatment

Remove the affected plants from the field and after spraying insecticide spray Vigormax gel @ 400 gm/acre for good growth of the crop.