Cardamom scale ( Aulacaspis sp. )

Symptoms

• This scale insect is found on the lower surface of leaves, leaf sheath, panicles and fruit stalk.
• As a result of damage, capsules get shrivelled, panicles become dry and the leaves become yellow.
• Pest is mostly seen during summer months.

Management

• Spray neem garlic emulsion (20 ml neem oil + 20 gram garlic paste + 5 gram bar soap/litre of water).
• Spray Lecanicillium lecanii – 20 g/litre of water.