Symptoms of damage:

• The infested plants turn pale with sticky appearance
• The leaves curled and crinkled
• Honeydew excrete - development of sooty mould
• Stunted growth of the plant

Identification of pest:

• Nymphs: Initially are greenish, but soon turn yellowish


• Adults: yellowish green in colour
  

• Treat seeds with imidacloprid 70% WS @12 g/kg of seed
• Spray any one of the following insecticide