If such insect treatment is done, then the production of mentha will be plentiful.

लेखक - Lohit Baisla | 21/4/2021

India is the largest producer of mentha in the world. 75 percent of the total production of mentha oil produced in our country is exported. However, mentha crop is less prone to pest infestation as compared to other crops. But still there are many pests which can badly affect the Mentha crop. Let us get to know about the symptoms and methods of control of pests that damage the Mentha crop.

Some major pests of Mentha crop

Proboscis: The outbreak of this insect is more in the month of April to June. The size of the proboscis is about 2.5 to 3 cm. It is yellowish-brown in colour. It damages the crop by eating the leaves. Affected leaves appear as netting. After some time the leaves start falling. To control this, spray 150 liters of water per acre by mixing 50 ml countryside cutter. This quantity is given per acre of land.
Termites: These pests damage the inside parts of plants adjacent to the surface of the soil. Due to this, the upper parts of the plants do not get the necessary nutrients. As a result, the growth of plants is hindered. As the outbreak progresses, the plants dry up. To avoid termites, irrigate at the right time and control weeds. To get rid of termites, mix 0.5 ml Imidacloprid 200 SL per liter of water and spray it on the roots of plants.
Mahu: Use of this insect is more in the month of February-March. These pests damage the crop by sucking the sap from the tender parts of the plants. If this pest is not controlled in time, the growth of plants can stop. To control mahu, spray 150 liters of water mixed with 50 ml countryside hawk. Keep in mind that the amount of medicine is given per acre of land.