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Leaf miner insects are very small. They make tunnels by going inside the leaves. It causes a white line to appear on the leaves.
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The adult insect is light yellow in colour and the tiny maggot insect is very small and yellow in colour without legs.
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Insect infestation starts on the leaves. This insect makes spiral tunnels in the leaves
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As the larva enters the leaf and begins to feed on the leaves, brown spiral formations appear on both sides of the leaves.
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Plants affected by its infestation bear fewer fruits and the leaves fall prematurely.
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Due to its attack, the photosynthesis activity of plants is affected.
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To control this pest spray Abamectin 1.9% EC @ 150 ml/acre or Spinosad 45 % Sc 75 ml / acar or Cyantraniliprole 10.26% OD @ 250 ml/acre.
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As a biological treatment, spray Beauveria bassiana @ 500 gram/acre.
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