INTRODUCTION: 

• It is a sucking pest, usually observed in Cashew, Guava, Cocoa, Grapes etc.
• It is occasionally found in Vegetables, in a situation where it won’t find its Host crops.
• In Vegetables it usually effects on Bhendi, Melons and Gourds and Brinjal.

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LIFE CYCLE:

• Usually the life cycle of Tea Mosquito bug ends in 45-60 days during the winter and 15-20 days in Summer. Because of Hibernation (Dormancy period), life span of Tea mosquito bug is more.

DAMAGES CAUSED:

• Damage is caused by both Larvae and Adults.
• They usually suck sap from terminal twigs, Buds, fruits and leaves by piercing the tissues with their mouth Stylets by injecting toxic substances present in their Saliva.
• Adults lays eggs inside the fruits and Veggies.

SYMPTOMS OF IDENTIFICATION:

• Leaf curl and Deformation.
• Rotting of Fruits.
• Reddish brown spots on infected area.
• At severe stage leads to loss of crop.

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MANAGEMENT:

• Regular checking on Crops.
• Collection and destruction of adult tea mosquito bugs.
• Spray Quinalphos 1ml in 1 litre of water.
• Installation of Yellow sticky traps.