Inflorescence / leaf/ twig midge (Erosomyia indica)

Symptoms

• The larvae tunnel the axis of inflorescence and destroy it completely.
• Damage by E. indica causes bending and drying of the inflorescences.
• Pest attacks starts at fruit setting as young maggots bore into these tender fruits which slowly turn yellow and finally drop.
• Attack is on tender new leaves encircling inflorescence.
• The most damaging one is first attack in which the entire inflorescence is destroyed.
• The inflorescence shows stunted growth

Management

• Collection and disposal of infested panicles leaves and twigs.
• Deep ploughing of orchard in October- November to expose pupae and diapausing larvae to sun’s heat which kills them.

Chemical Control

Extremely Toxic

Highly Toxic

Moderately Toxic

Slightly Toxic