Leaf Webber and Capsule borer (Antigastra catalaunalis)

Symptoms

• The young larvae roll together a few top leaves and feed them.
• In the early stage of infestation, the plant dies without producing any branch or shoot.
• Larvae bore into capsule and feed on developing seeds.
• In later stage of attack, infested shoots stop growing

Management

• Deep ploughing exposes the pupae for predation to insectivorous birds.
• Spray neem seed kernel extract (50 gram/litre of water) or Neem oil (20 ml/litre of water).