Description:

• This pest infests crucifers mainly in the cold season.

Damage Symptoms:

• Yellowing, curling, and wrinkling of leaves.
• Honeydew secretion on leaves encourages sooty mold growth.
• Plant vigour declines, resulting in stunted growth.

Preventive Measures:

•  Place reflective mulch in the field.
•  Install sticky traps in the field.

Control Measures:

• Foliar spray with malathion or dimethoate or methyl demeton at 2.0 ml/l.