Cabbage: Remedies to get rid of flea beetles

There is a danger of infestation of many types of pests in the cabbage crop. One of which is the flea beetle. It is also called flea beetle. Its outbreak is highest during the rainy season. Due to this pest, up to 25 to 60 percent of the crop can be destroyed. To protect the cabbage crop from this, see the identification of this pest, symptoms of outbreak and prevention measures from here.

identification of pests

• The length of this insect is about 4 mm.

• It is oval and black in colour.

• Sometimes it looks a bit shiny.

symptoms of pest infestation

• These insects feed on the leaves, causing small holes to appear in the leaves.

• After some time the entire leaves become reticulated.

• Several small holes can be seen in the cabbage as the outbreak progresses.

• These insects live in the soil during the day and become more active at night.

preventive measures

• Use traps to attract flea beetles.

• Spray 1 kg of Beauveria bassiana per acre of field.

• Spraying 120 g Thiamethoxam 30 FS per acre field can also get rid of this pest.

• Apart from this, you can also sprinkle 50 ml Fenvalerate 20 percent per acre of land.

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By using these medicines, you can easily get rid of the flea beetles engaged in the cabbage crop. If you found this information important then like our post and also share it with other farmers. Ask us your questions related to this through comments.