Red spider mite: Tetranychus spp
Symptoms of damage:
- Affected leaves become reddish brown and bronzy
- Severe infestation larvae silken webbing on the leaves, wither and dry
- Flower and fruit formation affected
Identification of pest:
- Eggs: Hyaline, globular laid in mass
- Nymphs: Yellowish in colour
- Adult: Red coloured small sized
Management:
- Spray wettable sulphur 50 WP 2g/lit or dicofol 18.5 EC 2.5 ml/lit
Source-
- TamilNadu Agritech Portal
