Leaves curl upward, pucker, and reduced in size. Severely affected plants are stunted and bear no fruit.
It’s a virus that spreads fast, is transmitted by whiteflies, and is a serious threat to chilli fields.
The following are a few generic names of products found throughout large parts of the world and are frequently used against whitefly: Imidacloprid, thiamethoxam, spirotetramat, cyantraniliprole, buprofezin, acetamiprid, thiachloprid, dinotefuran, chlorpyrifos, bifenthrin, spiromesifen, and thiocyclam hydrogene oxalate.
Azadirachtin, pyrethrum, neem oil, potassium salts of fatty acids, and tea tree oil
*Names marked in red are considered to be highly poisonous to beneficial insects.
*Names marked in green are considered to be organic and IPM (integrated pest management) compatible.