Description:

• Warm and humid conditions are favourable for the occurrence of leaf miners.

Damage Symptoms:

• The pest damages leaves by laying eggs, which hatch into larvae that feed internally.
• White-coloured trails or mines appear on the leaves.
• Leaves become distorted and develop brown patches.
• Affected leaves may drop prematurely.
• Severe infestation weakens the plant and reduces yield quality.

Preventive Measures:

• Introduce natural predators like ladybirds and lacewings.
• Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilization.

Control Measures:

• Spray neem oil at 3 ml/l.
• Apply spinosad at 0.3 ml/l.