A complete guide for controlling pest in fruits! These are as follows: (i) Mango Leaf Hopper (Amritodus Atkinsom): This is also known as Aam ka chenpa, pharka, lassi, thala, tela, etc., in different parts of India. This pest is prevalent during the flowering season, when it multiplies in large number and proves devastating to the crops. The heavy infestation of [...]
Learn about how to control pests of fruits using spray schedules! General Formulas Used in Summer Fruit Spray Schedules: i. Lead arsenate – 2 ¾ tbsp. Wettable sulfur (mfr.'s directions) – usually 3 tbsp. Nicotine sulfate –1 ½ tsp. Hydrated lime – 1 tbsp. Sticker-spreader, mfr. s directions Water – 1 gal. or ii. Derris, cube root, or timbo powder [...]
Learn about how to control pets of fruits and fruit trees! 1. Anar Butterfly: Virachola Isocrates Fabr. (Lepidoptera- Lycaenidae): The anar butterfly is distributed throughout India and is a serious pest of pomegranate. Besides anar, the list of food plants includes guava, ber, tamarind, apple, orange etc. Damage is caused by the larva which bores into the fruit and feeds [...]