Description:

• Aphids act as vectors for the Papaya Mosaic Virus

Damage Symptoms:

• Small light and dark green spots or squares form on the leaves.
• Other symptoms include marginal curls, stunting, and reduced size of the lamina, which reduces the photosynthetic area.
• The virus leads to chlorosis, wilting of leaves, and eventually slows down the growth of the plant.
• Fruit size and quality are reduced.

Preventive Measures:

• Remove the infected plants from the field.
• Install sticky traps in the field to control aphid populations.

Control Measures:

• Apply Imidacloprid at 0.4 ml/l or Thiamethoxam at 0.2 g/l.