Symptoms of damage:

• Tender leaves showing yellowish green patches on the upper surface and brown necrotic areas and silvery sheen on the lower surface
• Severe infestations cause stunted plants

Identification of the pest:

• Nymphs: Yellowish
• Adults: Dark coloured with fringed wings

Caliothrips indicus

Symptoms of damage:

• Older /lower leaves showing white spots/marks or streaks

Identification of the pest:

• Nymphs and Adults:  Dark coloured with fringed wings

Frankliniella schultzei

Symptoms of damage:

• Young/ terminal leaves showing white scars
• Transmits peanut bud necrosis

Identification of the pest:

• Nymphs: Yellowish
• Adults: Dark coloured with fringed wings

Management:

• Apply Quinalphos 25%EC 1400 ml/ha