Symptoms and control measures of leaf miner pest in tomato crop

Symptoms and control measures of leaf miner pest in tomato crop

Symptoms of Leaf Miner Damage: These are tiny insects. The symptoms of its damage first appear on the leaves. The female of this pest lays eggs by tunnelling inside the leaves. Due to this the larvae come out and eat the green matter of the leaves, due to which white zigzag streaks appear on the leaves. In case of severe infection, the leaves become weak and start falling.

Control measures: For control of this pest, Spray Benevia (Cyantraniliprole 10.26% OD) @ 360 ml + Neemgold Azadirachtin 3000 ppm) @ 1000 ml + Silicomaxx gold 50 ml + Novamaxx (Gibberellic Acid 0.001 % L) @ 300 ml per acre @ 150 to 200 litres of water.

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