FMC SOLUTIONS
Budworm
What are the symptoms
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Early instars feed on young leaves & shoots or developing buds.
Impact to the crop
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Feeding damage on buds results in the formation of lateral shoots which reduces the quality of tobacco yield due to reduced leaf size.
How to control
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√ Use of natural enemies such as parasitoids and entomopathogenic organisms.
√ Sex pheromone, F1 sterile technique
√ Cultural and chemical methods.
Source: Dela Cueva, et. al., 2015
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