Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Red rust (Cephaleurus mycoidea)

Symptoms

  • Orange yellow, circular velvetty patches seen on upper surface of leaves.
  • Later these spots turn into brown and dry up.
  • Stem hardens prematurely.

Chemical Control

Sl.No Generic Name Trade Name Color code Dosage/litre Recommendation Remarks
Dosage/acre (200 L) Dosage/hectare (500 L)
1 Copper Oxychloride 50 WP Bensaan, Blitox, Blue copper, Bluetrox, Copter, Cupramar, Cuprina, Dhanucop, Fytolan, Fytox, Fytran, Fytolan, Hilcopper, Killex copper, Maincop Dhanucop, Star cop, Tagcop, Trucop Blue

2.5 g 500 g 750 g
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Extremely Toxic
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Highly Toxic
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Moderately Toxic
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Slightly Toxic