seasonal occurence of pest&mite in tea

SEASONAL OCCURRENCE OF INSECTS AND MITES AND SPRAY SCHEDULE


Name of pest Seasonal Spray Schedule
Occurrence




1. Red spider mites Jan – Jun Mid Jan – Early Feb (blanket)
Sep – Oct Mar (blanket)
Jun (blanket)
Jul – Nov (Spot)

2. Tea Mosquito Feb – Nov Early - End Jan(blanket)
bug Early - Mid Feb (blanket)
Apr – Jun (If required)
Jul – Sep (If required)
Oct - Nov (If required)

3. Thrips Feb – May Jan – Feb (blanket)
Mar - Jun ( if required)
Jul – Nov (If required)

4. Looper Early Feb – Early May-I Early Mar – End Apr
caterpillar Early Mar – Early Jul – II End May – End Jun
Early Jul – End Aug – III Mid Jul – Mid Aug
Mid Aug – Early Nov – IV Early Sep – Mid Oct

5. Red slug Jan – May – I Feb – Apr
caterpillar May – Aug – II End Jun to Jul
Jul – Oct – III End Aug – Sep
Sep – Feb – IV Oct - Jan


6. Termite Sep – Dec Sep – Oct
(Mainly) Dec - Feb