Chrysanthemum Diseases & Pests: Dr. Roopa Shares Expert Solutions for Healthy Blooms

• Dr. Roopa from Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bokaro, offers solutions for common chrysanthemum diseases and pests.
• Leaf Spot Disease (brown spots) is managed with 0.1% Bavistin spray; Powdery Mildew (white spots) with Karathane (1ml/L) spray.
• Termites (root/stem damage) are controlled by weeding, irrigation, Karanj cake/Lindane dust, or Chlorpyrifos Trawl (2.5ml/L) irrigation.
• Sucking Pests (sap-sucking, stunted growth) are treated with Malathion (1ml/L) spray.
• Thrips (sap-sucking, distorted plants) are controlled by Dimethoate/Methyl Demeton/Cartap Hydrochloride (1.0g/L) spray; Stem Borer (larvae bore stems) with Spinosad (0.3ml/L) spray.

Why It Matters: Dr. Roopa provides comprehensive guidance on identifying and treating chrysanthemum diseases and pests.