How to control red spider in cucurbits crops

How to control red spider in cucurbits crops
  • The heavy attack  of this insect occurs before the monsoon.
  • Its infestation is more visible on the lower surface of the leaves.
  • This insect lays eggs near the veins of the leaves.
  • In heavy  infestation  of this insect, the leaf becomes bright yellow
  • For the control of this pest spray Propargite 57%EC @ 400 gram/acre or spiromesifen 22.9% SC @ 200 ml/acre or Abamectin 1.9% EC @ 150 ml/acre
  • Along with this, use Beauveria Bassiana @ 250 gram/acre as  a biological treatment.
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How to identify red mites in Cucurbitaceae –

  • The red spider mites are 1 mm. long and can be difficult to see by necked eyes.
  • Spider mites live in colonies on the undersurface of leaves.
  • Larvae, nymphs and adults of mites lacerate leaves from under surface.
  • They suck the cell sap resulting in the production of white patches between Vines and leaves.
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