Nature of damage:
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• Chlorotic spots on the leaves which latter coalesce forming irregular yellowing of leaf tissue.
• Severe infestation results in premature defoliation.
• Development of sooty mould.
• Vector of yellow vein mosaic virus.

Management:
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• Spray any one of the following insecticides: phosalone 35 EC at 2.5 l/ha, quinalphos 25 EC at 2.0 l/ha, triazophos 40 EC 2.0 l/ha.