PEST OF TURMERIC :: MAJOR PESTS ::THRIPS

6. Thrips: Panchaetothrips indicus (Thripidae: Thysanoptera)
         This is confined to South India. Due to laceration nymphs and adults leaves become rolled up, turn pale and gradually dry-up. Adult is with fringed wings. Spray dimethoate 30 EC 500 – 750  ml in 500 -750  L water per ha to control the thrips.