Cabbage Caterpillars
Defoliation Bores into the heads of cabbage
Disease causing Species Name:
Pieris brassicae L
Major Plants under threat:
cabbages, cauliflower, and mustards.
Method of Application:
Soil application, foliar spray,drip irrigation. se the spray solution as a direct spray targeting the pests on the undersides of the leaves.
Intervals:
Apply preferably in the early morning or during the late evening hours. Foliar Spray: Spray on the foliage during evening hours
Dosage:
The normal dosage is 20 g per plant.Soil Application: Mix 3 – 5 kg ABTEC Beauveria with 200 kg organic manure and apply uniformly to moist soil (1 acre). For tree crops mix 20 g with 1 kg organic manure and apply at the base.Foliar Spray: Mix 10 kg ABTEC Beauveria in 500 litres of water per hectare and spray on the foliage . Use the spray solution as a direct spray targeting the pests on the undersides of the leaves. Drip Irrigation: ABTEC Beauveria can be mixed @ 20gm /litre of water. After filtering it can be incorporated into the soil through the drip irrigation system during the pre or post planting stage.
