Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
Cinnamon butterfly (Chilasa clytia)
Symptoms
- Most serious pest
- Mainly seen in younger plantations & nursery
- Larvae feed on tender & slightly mature leaves
- In severe case, entire plant is defoliated
Management
- Pest can be kept under check by collecting the butterflies with the help of net and destroying them
- Spray Beauveria bassiana – 20 g/litre of water.
Chemical Control
| Sl.No | Generic Name | Trade Name | Color code | Dosage/litre | 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 | 2 ml/litre of water | 400 ml | 1000 ml | |
Extremely Toxic
Highly Toxic
Moderately Toxic
