Crop Name: Tomato
Disease Name : Leaf borer
- The pest can attack the crop at any stage of growth.
- It infests the crop at temperatures of 15–20°C.
- It can cause 50–100% crop loss.
- Orange and yellow larvae tunnel through the leaves, consuming chlorophyll.
- They leave serpentine-like trails on the leaves.
- The leaves dry out and begin to fall.
- Reduce the use of nitrogen fertilizers.
- Practice intercropping.
- Use resistant seed varieties and seek timely expert advice.
