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Crop Protection :: Tube rose

Bud Borer: Helicoverpa armigera
Symptom of damage

  • This pest mainly damage the flowers.
  • Larvae bore into buds and flowers.
  • Feed on the internal contents

Management

  • Collection and destruction of damaged buds reduces the damage.
  • Setting up of light traps to attract and kill the adults.
  • Neem oil 0.5% to repell various stages of pest.
Larva
Adult

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