Bean Aphids: Aphis craccivora
Symptoms of damage
- Leaves, inflorescence stalk and young pods covered with dark coloured aphids
- Honey dew secretion with black ant movements
Identification of the pest
- Nymphs and Adult – dark coloured with cornicles in the abdomen
Management
Spray any one of the following insectcides (Spray fluid 500 l/ha)
- Emamectin benzoate 5%SG 220 g/ha
- Indoxacarb 15.8%SC 333 ml/ha
- NSKE 5% twice followed by triazophos 0.05%
- Neem oil 2%
Source-
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TamilNadu Agritech Portal.
