Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Turmeric thrips (C.O. Panchaetothrips indicus)

Symptoms

  • Rolled leaves,turned pale & dry up
  • Infestation more during post monsoon period especially in dry regions

Management

  • Spray Neem seed kernel extract – 50 g/litre of water
  • Spray Beauveria bassiana – 20 g/litre of water
  • Hang blue sticky traps- 20 number/hectare

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
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Extremely Toxic
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Highly Toxic
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Moderately Toxic
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Slightly Toxic