Beet root (Beta vulgaris)
Web worm (Hymenia sp. or Loxostege sp.)
Symptoms
- Green caterpillars web up the leaves and live inside the knotted mass.
- Flowering and pod formation is adversely affected.
Management
- Remove and destroy the webbed bunches of leaf.
- Spray Neem seed kernel extract (50 gram/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 | Dimethoate 30 EC | Nugor, Rogor, Tagor, Tara 909, Label colour | Yellow | 1 ml/litre of water | 10 ml | 200 ml | 500 ml | - |
Extremely Toxic
Highly Toxic
Moderately Toxic
