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Shot hole borer: Wilting of plants


Pest: Xyleborus perforans


Symptoms

The insect causes small shot holes on roots, main trunk, wilting and finally leads to death of the tree. From the small holes the wood dust is thrown out by the insect inside and gradually dry up and die.


Control

  • Avoid water logging and rake the soil.

  • Infested young plants should be uprooted and burnt.

  • Drench the soil around main trunk with chlorpyriphos @ 2.5 ml + Tridomorph @ 1ml per liter (use 2-3 lt. per vine).

  • After 3 weeks rpeat with monocrotophos @ 1.5 ml + Carbendizim @ 2.5 g/l.

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