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Crop Protection :: Turmeric and Ginger

Leaf roller: Udaspes folus

Symptoms of damage:

  • Leaves become folded or rolled longitudinally
  • Complete defoliation
Identification of pest:
  • Larva: is smooth green with black head

Adult

  • It is brownish black butterfly
  • Forewing: has a white spots
  • Hind wing: has a large white patch

Management:

  • A spray with carbaryl (0.1%) or dimethoate (0.05%) may be undertaken when the severe infestation   
  • Spray the following dissolved in 1 lit of water, Bavisitin 2g +Mancozeb 2g + Teefol 1 ml
Leaf Spot
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Larva Adult

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