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Crop Protection :: Pests of Moringa
Bud worm: Noorda moringae
Symptoms of damage:
  • Larva bores into flower buds and causes shedding

Identification of pest:

  • Eggs: Creamy oval eggs laid singly on flower buds
  • Larva: Dirty brown with a prominent mid dorsal stripe, black head and prothoracic shield
  • Pupa: Pupation takes place in earthen cocoon in the soil
  • Adult: Forewings are dark brown in colour, Hind wings are white with brown border

Management:

  • Collect and destroy the flower and buds
  • Spray malathion 1 litre/hectare

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