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Crop Protection :: Carnation
Thrips: Thrips tabaci 
Symptom of damage
  • Nymphs and adults suck the sap from leaves
  • Plants become yellow often with black specks and slight crinkling. 
  • In severe attack the growth of the plant is adversely affected. 
  • Streaks on the flowers making them unmarketable.

Identification of the pest 

  • T. tabaci - nymphs and adults are pale yellowish in colour

Management

  • Spray dimethoate 30 EC @ 1 ml/l or fenitrothion 50 EC @ 1 ml/l or malathion 50 EC @ 1 ml/l of water.

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