Black Pepper (Piper nigrum)
Top shoot borer(Cydia hemidoxa)
Symptoms
- The top shoot borer is found more in younger plantations.
- The caterpillars of the moth bore into tender shoots which turn black and dry up.
- When successive new shoots are attacked, the growth of the vine is affected.
- The pest infestation is higher during July-November when numerous new shoots are available on the vines.
Management
- Remove affected parts along with larvae
- Spray Neem seed kernel extract (50g/litre of water)
- Spray Beauveria bassiana (20 g/litre of water)
Chemical Control
| Sl.No | Generic Name | Trade Name | Color code | Dosage/litre | Recommendation | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dosage/acre (200 L) | Dosage/hectare (500 L) | ||||||
| 1 | Dimethoate 30 EC | Nugor, Rogor, Tagor, Tara 909 | yellow | 1.5 ml/litre of water | 300 ml | 750 ml | |
| 2 | Quinalphos 25 EC | Agroquin, Anuphos, Guin Guard Tagquin, H.LX, Hilquin Geelux, Kinalaux Exalux, Krilux, Quinaswan Flash, Quincid Starlux, Rambalux Quinolux | yellow | 2 ml/litre of water | 400 ml | 1000 ml | |
Extremely Toxic
Highly Toxic
Moderately Toxic
