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Elasmognathus nepalensis (Tingid bug)
 
Scientific name
Elasmognathus nepalensis
Common name
Tingid bug
 
Symptom
  • Tingid bugs attack flower stalks and fruits, causing drop
  • When attacked by bugs, black pepper fruits will grow abnormally
  • Sucking young leaves, causing leaves to be necrotic in patches
  • Injecting and sucking the buds, causing the buds to fall off
Distribution
  • Tingid bugs move from one plant to another
Prevention and Control

Cultivation measures

  • Regularly inspect the garden especially early in the morning for early detection
  • Collect damaged parts and destroy
  • Weeding to destroy bugs’ habitat
  • Plant the appropriate density, create airy canopy

Biological measures

  • Maintain natural enemies such as ladybugs, spiders, parasitic wasps...
  • Use bio-pesticides from Neem and white Beauveria bassiana effective in preventing and reducing the number of bugs
 
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