Groundnut (Arachis hypogea L)
Leaf miner (Aproaerema modicella)
Symptoms
- Small blister-like mines appear on the upper leaf surface near the midrib, gradually enlarging as feeding progresses, causing the entire leaflet to turn brown, roll, shrivel, and dry up.
- Later-stage larvae weave the leaflets together, feeding on them while remaining within the folds.
Management
- Set light trap (12 no/ha)
- Practice crop rotation with non-leguminous crops.
- Mulch the soil with straw within 10 days after germination.
- Avoid water stress in irrigated crop to avoid the pest infestation.
- Maintain the fields and bunds free from weeds.
Chemical Control
| Sl.No | Generic Name | Trade Name | Color code | Dosage/litre | Knapsack Sprayer (Capacity 10L) | Recommendation | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dosage/acre (200 L) | Dosage/hectare (500 L) | |||||||
| 1 | Quinalphos 25 EC | Agroquin, Anuphos, Guin Guard Tagquin, H.LX, Hilquin Geelux, Kinalaux Exalux, Krilux, Quinaswan Flash, Quincid Starlux, Rambalux Quinolux | Yellow | 2 ml | 20 ml | 400 ml | 1000 ml | |
Extremely Toxic
Highly Toxic
Moderately Toxic
