Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum indicum)
Leaf Folder (Hedylepta indica)
Symptoms
- Pale-white coloured eggs are laid singly or in small groups on lower side of leaves.
- Green coloured larvae with brown head fold leaves together and feed on chlorophyll.
- The affected leaves get skeletonized and dry.
- The larvae also damage flowers.
Management
- Cutting and burning infested plant parts reduces pest infestation.
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 | Quinalphos 25 EC | Agroquin, Anuphos, Guin Guard Tagquin, H.LX, Hilquin Geelux, Kinalaux Exalux, Krilux, Quinaswan Flash, Quincid Starlux, Rambalux Quinolux | Yellow | 0.5 ml /litre of water | 5 ml | 100 ml | 250 ml | |
Extremely Toxic
Highly Toxic
Moderately Toxic
