Beet root (Beta vulgaris)
Beet leaf miner (Pegomyia hyocyami)
Symptoms
- The maggots attack tender leaves and feed in the epidermal layers of the leaf by making serpentine mines.
- The affected leaves turn pale yellow, get distorted and crumpled.
- Such leaves gradually dry and die away.
Management
- Destroy all fallen leaves and other plant debris after harvesting of roots.
- Spray neem garlic emulsion (20 ml neem oil+ 20 gram garlic paste+ 5 gram bar soap/litre of water).
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 | 2 ml/litre of water | 20 ml | 400 ml | 1000 ml | - |
Extremely Toxic
Highly Toxic
Moderately Toxic
