Tea mosquitoe bugs (Helopeltis antonii)

• Infested pods develop circular water soaked spots around the feeding punctures. These punctures subsequently turn pitch black in color. Deformation of pods occurs because of multiple feeding injuries.

Management

• When the infestation is lesser: Spraying of Neem Oil 3% is recommended.
• In case of severe incidence, spraying of any one of the following chemicals is recommended: Imidacloprid (0.6 ml/lit) , Thiamethoxam (0.6g/litre), Profenophos (2 ml/litre), Carbaryl (2g/lit)