Arecanut
Spindle bug
Symptoms of damage
Identification of pest
Nymphs – light violet brown, greenish yellow with border of the body
Adult - brightly coloured red and black.
Management
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Root grub
Symptoms of damage
Identification of pest
Adult beetle is chestnut brown in colour.
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Management
Cholam or white mite
Symptoms of damage
Management
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Inflorescence caterpillar
Symptoms of damage
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Management