Tea mosquito bug: Helopeltis antonii
Symptoms of damage:
- Nymphs and adults make punctures on petiole, tender shoots and fruits
- Brownish – black necrotic patches develop on foliage
- Elongate streaks and patches develop on shoots
- Corky scab formation on fruits
Identification of pest:
- Nymph and adult: Reddish brown, elongate bug with black head, red thorax
- black and white abdomen
Management:
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Collect and destroy the damaged plant parts
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Insecticides: malathion 50 EC 0.2% at bimonthly interval at the time of flowering
Source-
- TamilNadu Agritech Portal
