Dept of Agriculture Development 
SFAC KeralaDamage to leaves, shoots, inflorescence, thrips affected capsules fetch lower price.Infestation on the panicle and flower buds results in stunted growth of panicles,shedding of flower buds and warty growth on the surviving capsules.
Give a three times spraying of quinalphos 0.05 percent during the period of august to november
