Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
Rhizome scale (C.O.: Aspidiella hartii)
Symptoms
- Feed on sap
- Infested rhizomes become shrivelled & desiccated
- Encrustations on rhizomes are observed
Management
- Collect and destroy damaged leaves
- Apply well rotten sheep manure/ poultry manure @ 10 t/ hectare in two splits
- First- Before planting
- Second – At time of earthing up
- Spray neem garlic emulsion (20 m litre oil+ 20 gram garlic paste +5 gram bar soap /litre of water).
- Spray Lecanicillium lecanii – 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, Label colour | Yellow | 2 ml/litre of water | 400 ml | 1000 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
