Tobacco caterpillar infestation occurs mostly during late summer and early autumn. They attack the plant mainly during the fruiting stage, leading to damage to fruits and leaves and causing up to a 40% reduction in yield.
Damage Symptoms:
Small holes in leaves can be seen due to the feeding of larvae.
It damages both flowers and stems, hindering growth.
Poor plant vigour due to defoliation and reduced photosynthesis.
Caterpillars feed on fruits, reducing their quality and making them unmarketable
