Symptoms of damage:

• Nymphs suck sap from the leaves and lower their vitality
• Yellowing and curling of leaf
• Sooty mould develops on affected leaves

Identification of pest:

• Egg: Smooth, sub elliptical, stalked at broader basal end with light yellow colour when freshly laid, turn dark brown later on
• Nymph: Pale-yellow in colour
• Adult: It is small winged insect having light yellow colour. Wings are pure white with prominent long legs.

Management:

• Well timed irrigation
• Avoid common solanaceous crops in the endemic areas
• Spray dimethoate 0.3%