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Aphids: Sooty mold fungus growth


Pest: Aphis punicae


Symptoms

Black sooty mold fungus grows on sticky honeydew- a semisolid excretion of aphids on upper surface of leaves.


Control

  • Collect and destroy the damaged plant parts.

  • Maintain adequate aeration by proper training and pruning.

  • Release first instar larva of Chrysoperla zastrowi sillemi @ 15 / flowering branch (four times) at 10 days interval from flower initiation during April.

  • Spray cyantraniliprole 10.26% OD @ 360 ml in 400 l of water / acre.

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