Spindle bug: Carvalhoia arecae 

Symptom of the damage: Sap sucking bug – damage the unopened spindle leaf Inhabit the inner most leaf axils, usually below the spindle. Suck the sap from tender leaflets and spindle  Severe infestation - blackish brown linear lesions on the spindle leaf Stunted growth and twisted Leaves become dried and shed Identification of the pest: Nymphs – light violet brown, greenish yellow with border of the body Adult - brightly coloured red and black.

Management:

• Spray application of dimethoate 0.05%
• Filling the inner most leaf axils
• phorate 10% G (10g/palm)