Apple Blotch Leaf Miner in orchards: SKUAST Kashmir issues advisory for farmers

Srinagar, May, 26: 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:

1. Install sticky traps 10 meters apart for monitoring and surveillance of ALBM.
2. Implement proper sanitation practices within and around the orchards.
3. Install pheromone baited traps at a density of 8-10 traps per hectare.

Spray with one of the following insecticides following the recommended dosage:

1. Thiamethoxam 25 WG (50g per 100 liters of water)
2. Flubendiamide 39.35 SC (40ml per 100 liters of water)
3. Chlorantraniliprole 18.5SC (100ml per 100 liters of water)
4. Thiacloprid 21.7 SC (60ml per 100 liters of water)
5. Lambda Cyhalothrin 5 EC (50ml per 100 liters of water)
6. Pre-mix formulation of Thiamethoxam 12.6 + Lambda Cyhalothrin 9.5 ZC (50ml per 100 liters of water)
7. 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.