Potato (Solanum tuberosum)

Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci)

Symptoms

  • Nymphs suck sap from leaves, making them weaker.
  • Leaves turn yellow and curl.
  • Black mould grows on these damaged leaves.

Management

  • Avoid common solanaceous crops in the endemic areas

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 Yellow 2 ml 20 ml 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