Symptoms
- Maggots feed inside the floral bud
- Leading to formation of gall like structure which do not develop in to flower/capsules
- The flower buds wither and drop
Management
- Two sprayings with neem formulation 0.03%
- Neem seed kernels extract 5%
- Neem oil 2% (two rounds)
- Use alternate insecticides each time and avoid the usage of same
insecticide every
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Call on 1800 425 1661
Dept of Agriculture Development 
SFAC Kerala