Citrus leaves are bending and getting eaten away. Is this a disease or some deficiency? How do I control/prevent this?
I have this citrus plant in my kitchen garden. This is the first time it is bearing fruits. The old leaves are getting eaten away and the new leaves are bending. Fruits are still small so cant tell if they will be healthy. Biological control, if any, will be highly appreciated. Thanks.
Guru 11
5 years ago
poison spray on plant
कप्तान. 2262
5 years ago
spray insecticide to save tree from insects.
Sali 412157
5 years ago
In your plant, drive the ants that protect aphids, a mostly sucking pest in citrus.The ants also fight to save the other sucking pests from predators. So, using sticky glue on the pathway along the stems is a best biological control measure of these enemy ants. Thank you for your interests in Plantix Community!
Sali 412157
5 years ago
Always be careful during early stages of flushes when Citrus Leaf Miner flies pose to attack. For biological control measure release Lacewing bug, or you can treat with Spinosad. Hope that it helps you!
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5 years ago
Thank you sir. Citrus Leaf Miner does look like the culprit.
Arun 31
5 years ago
Thank you sir.
Sali 412157
5 years ago
yes, you're right, most of the young leaves are affected by citrus leaf miner and subsequently leaves suffer to deform that can't prepare sufficient food for development and physiological needs.
Sali 412157
5 years ago
Citrus Leaf Miner attack
Sali 412157
5 years ago
Look at the Citrus Leaf Miner adult, please study more details in Plantix Library by clicking on blue hyperlink link at Citrus Leaf Miner
Arun 31
5 years ago
I will try some of these methods and will update accordingly. Thanks for the in depth answer, sir.
Sali 412157
5 years ago
You're welcome 😍