Tuberose (Poliantha tuberosa)
Grasshoppers
Symptoms
- Grasshoppers feed on young leaves and flower buds.
- Affected plants with damaged foliage and flowers lose their elegance, especially during rainy season.
Management
- Scraping of buds exposes egg masses to natural enemies.
- Netting prevents damage from hoppers to nurseries.
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 | Malathion 50 EC | Agromala, Agromala Malathion, Celthion, Hilmala, Kthion, Malaacid, Simala Milthion, Tagthion, Malamar, Thisol | BLue | 1 ml/ litre of water | 10 ml | 200 ml | 500 ml | |
Extremely Toxic
Highly Toxic
Moderately Toxic
