• Both nymph and adult suck the plant sap
• Yellowing of leaves with stunted plant growth
• Plants wilt in patches
• Aphid secrets honey dew with excreta and allows to attract ants

Stunted finger millet	Yellowing of leaves	Honey dew and ants	Adult

Identification of pest:

• Adult: Greenish yellow in colour

Management:

• Spray methyl demoton 25 EC @ 20 ml/lit or dimethoate 30 EC @ 20 ml/ha with 10 litre of water using high volume sprayer