Leaf Eating Caterpillar (Spodoptera litura)

Symptoms

• Larvae feed on leaves.
• Small caterpillars feed on the underside of the leaf.
• Attacks are usually seen at night.

Management

• Find and destroy their eggs and infested leaves.
• Moths can be caught by placing light traps
• A good ploughing of the soil in summer helps flush out the hidden worms.
• Neem oil and garlic mixture can be sprayed on the plants (mix 20 ml neem oil +20g garlic powder +5 g bar soap in one litre of water).