Thrips and mites management in chilli crop

Thrips and mites are both sucking insects in the chilli crop. They suck the sap of leaves and flowers of the chilli crop with their sharp mouths. As a result, the leaves turn brown at the edges, and the leaves of the affected plant appear dry and withered. The leaves curl upwards due to the sucking of thrips Whereas, due to the infestation of the mites, the leaves appear to curl down and twisted webs become visible.
Thrips are small and soft-bodied insects of light yellow colour, both the baby insect and adult insect of this insect damage the chilli crop. It is found in greater quantities on the upper surface of the leaves and also on the lower surface of the leaves.
Mites are small and red or white in colour which thrives on the lower surface of the leaves.
If the symptoms of these two outbreaks are seen on the same plant, then the leaves appear to be bent upwards and downwards at someplace.
For its control spray, Chlorfenapyr 10% SC @ 300 ml or Abamectin 1.9% EC @ 150 ml or Properzite 57% EC @ 400 ml + Fipronil 5% SC @ 400 ml or Spiromesifen 22.9% SC @ 250 ml + Spinosad 45 % SC @ 75 ml / acre.

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Thrips are small and soft-bodied insects of light yellow colour, both the baby insect and adult insect of this insect damage the chilli crop. It is found in greater quantities on the upper surface of the leaves and also on the lower surface of the leaves.

Mites are small and red or white in colour which thrives on the lower surface of the leaves.

If the symptoms of these two outbreaks are seen on the same plant, then the leaves appear to be bent upwards and downwards at someplace.

For its control spray, Chlorfenapyr 10% SC @ 300 ml or Abamectin 1.9% EC @ 150 ml or Properzite 57% EC @ 400 ml + Fipronil 5% SC @ 400 ml or Spiromesifen 22.9% SC @ 250 ml + Spinosad 45 % SC @ 75 ml / acre.