| Species: | |
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Aulacophora indica (Gmelin, 1790) |
| Common Name: | |
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Squash beetle |
| Damaging Stage: | |
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Adult |
| Crops Afected: | |
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Cucurbits |
| Characteristics Damage: | |
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Attacks flowers, fruits, stem and leaves. |
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Damage is more evident on the leaves, adult beetles feed on a circular pattern creating the characteristic circular holes on the leaves. |
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Severe infestation leads to defoliation. |
| Control and Management: | |
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Monitor the area regularly. |
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Plow and harrow the field to destroy and minimize pupation in the soil. |
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Apply insecticides such as carbaryl (e.g. Sevin®), triazophos (e.g. Hercules®) and cartap hydrochloride (e.g. Gemtrak®). |
| References: | |
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http://www.plantwise.org/KnowledgeBank/Datasheet.aspx?dsid=7927 |
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