Okra Whitefly: Bemisia tabaci
Symptoms of damage:
- Chlorotic spots on the leaves which latter coalesce forming irregular yellowing of leaf tissue
- Severe infestation results in premature defoliation
- Development of sooty mold
- Vector of yellow vein mosaic virus
Identification of pest:
- Nymph: Greenish yellow, oval in outline
- Adult: Minute insects with yellow body covered with a white waxy bloom
Management:
- Spray any of the following insecticide
- Phosalone 35 EC @ 2.5 l/ha
- Quinalphos 25 EC @ 2.0 l/ha
- Triazophos 40 EC @ 2.0 l/ha
Source-
- TamilNadu Agritech Portal
