Chemical management

  • Apply any one of the following insecticides per ha and when the incidence is noticed spray on the stem only, methyl parathion 50 EC 1000 ml, malathion 50 EC 1000 ml.
  • If severe infestation is noticed detrash and spray with dimethoate 30 EC @ 1 ml/ lit mixed with fish oil rosin soap @ 2.5 ml/lit.
  • Direct the spray on growing point and clump region and in the soil below the clump