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Chemical Control

• Apply safe chemical insecticides at recommended doses only if the insect population crosses the ETL.

• Effective control could be achieved if insecticide is applied at 45 and 70 days after planting.

• Carbaryl 50WP 0.2 per cent spray was found to be most economical for controlling this pest; or

• Spray Quinalphos 25 EC 2ml or Methyldemeton 25 EC 1.6ml or Dimethoate 30 EC 2ml /lit of water.