Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum indicum)
Termites (Microtermes obesi)
Symptoms
- Termites mainly feed on roots.
- In case of severe infestations they spread to stem portion.
- Attack by the pest becomes severe under dry soil conditions.
Management
- Deep ploughing destroys the termite colonies.
- Proper irrigation and avoiding dry soil conditions prevents pest build-up.
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 | Chlorpyriphos 20 EC | Chlorban, Classic-20 Coroban, Dhanvan, Durmet, Dursban, Hilban, Krishan, Radar Starban, Tafaban, Tagban, Tricel | Yellow | 2 ml/ litre of watrer | 20 ml | 400 ml | 1000 ml | Soil drenching |
Extremely Toxic
Highly Toxic
Moderately Toxic
