Loss due to thrips in okra crop

Loss due to thrips in okra crop
  • Thrips are sucking pests  that sucks cell sap with their pointed mouthpart.
  • The leaves of the affected plant appear dry and withered, or the leaves become discolored and curl upwards.
  • For the control of thrips it is necessary to switch chemicals after every use.
  • Management: – For prevention of thrips use Fipronil 5% SC @ 400 ml/acre or Lambda Cyhalothrin 4.9% CS @ 200 ml/acre or Fipronil 40% +Imidacloprid 40% WG @ 40 gram/acre or Thiamethoxam 12.6% + Lambda Cyhalothrin 9.5% ZC@ 80 ml / acre or Spinosid 45% SC @ 75 ml/acre.
  • Biological treatment: – As a biological treatment, spray Beauveria Bassiana @ 250gram/acre.
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