CSA Xpert
Categories
Weather
Sucking pest
Chilli thrips (Scirtothrips dorsalis, Caliothrips indicus, Frankliniella sulphurea)
Identification Symptoms
Identification Symptoms
The infested leaves develop crinkles and curl upwards
Elongated petiole
Buds become brittle and drop down
During early stage, infestation leads to stunted growth, flower production and fruit setting are arrested.