Insect Pests of Chili

Insect Pests of Chili

1. Thrips (Scirtothrips dorsalis) & Mite (polyphagotarsonemus latus):- 

The larvae and adult suck the sap of leaves, buds, flowers and cause curling of leaves, dropping off flowers.

Control:- 

Spray Intrepid 10SC (chlorfenapyr) or  Novastar 56EC (Bifenthrin+Abamectin)  @ 02ml/Li water at 7-10 days interval.

2. Aphid (Aphis gossypii, Myzus persicae):- 

Sucks cell sap from leaves, transmit the viral diseases.

Control:-  

Spray Haymidor 70WDG (Imidacloprid) 02gm/10Li or Novastar 56EC (Bifenthrin+Abamectin)  @ 02ml/Li water at 7-10 days interval.

3. Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci):- 

Sucks cell sap and spread the viral diseases like leaf curl disease. Causes flower dropping off.

Control:- 

Spray Haymidor 70WDG (Imidacloprid) 02gm/10Li or Novastar 56EC (Bifenthrin+Abamectin)  @ 02ml/Li water at 7-10 days interval.

4. Fruit borer (Helicoverpa armigera):- 

Young larvae feed on flower buds and young pod by making a circular hole. A circular hole is noticed at the base of the pedicel. Premature dropping of flower and pods. Fruit turns to white color.

Control:- 

1. Spray Regent 50SC (Fipronil) 1.50ml/Li or Hayclaim 5SG (Emamectin benzoate) 01gm/Li or Ripcord 10EC (Cypermethrin) at 5-7 days interval.

2. Setup pheromone trap with Helilure at 15/ha for monitoring.


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