Thrips: Retithrips siriacus: Scirtothrips dorsalis
Symptoms of damage:
- Terminal leaves silvered
- The injury results in development of dull yellowish-green patches on the upper leaf surface and brown necrotic areas of the lower surface
- Under heavy infestation, the leaves curl and plants get stunted
Identification of the pest:
- Nymph: Pinkish (Retithrips siriacus); yellowish (Scirtothrips dorsalis)
- Adult: Black with fringed wings
Management:
- Insecticides such as dimethoate, methyl-o-demeton at the rate of 2.0 ml/litre of water give control of thrips effectively.
Source-
- TamilNadu Agritech Portal
