Srinagar: In view of widespread reports of emergence of Apple Blotch Leaf Miner problems in Kashmir orchards, an advisory has been issued by SKUAST-Kashmir Division of Entomology for its management for the months of June and July 2024.
Here are the key recommendations for farmers:
- Install sticky traps 10 meters apart for monitoring and surveillance of ALBM.
- Implement proper sanitation practices within and around the orchards.
- Install pheromone baited traps at a density of 8-10 traps per hectare.
Spray with one of the following insecticides following the recommended dosage:
- Thiamethoxam 25 WG (50g per 100 liters of water)
- Flubendiamide 39.35 SC (40ml per 100 liters of water)
- Chlorantraniliprole 18.5SC (100ml per 100 liters of water)
- Thiacloprid 21.7 SC (60ml per 100 liters of water)
- Lambda Cyhalothrin 5 EC (50ml per 100 liters of water)
- Pre-mix formulation of Thiamethoxam 12.6 + Lambda Cyhalothrin 9.5 ZC (50ml per 100 liters of water)
- Pre-mix formulation of Imidacloprid 6 + Lambda Cyhalothrin 4 SL (50ml per 100 liters of water)
Important note: Do not mix the insecticides with any other plant protection chemicals or plant nutrients.
