Joseph, K. J. ; Narendran, T. C. ; Haq, M. A. (1983) Outbreak of hairy caterpillars (Eupterote spp.) as serious pests of cardamom in the Mackimalai area of South India and recommendation for the integrated management Tropical Pest Management, 29 (2). pp. 166-172. ISSN 0143-6147
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Abstract
A serious outbreak of hairy caterpillars occurred in cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) plantations in the Mackimalai area of Kerala, India in 1981-82. The predominant species was Eupterote canaraica Moore, but E cardamomi Renga was also present. It is thought that the caterpillars migrated into the plantations from a nearby forest reserve. Out of a total plantation area of 161.84 ha, 133.52 ha were almost completely destroyed. This resulted in a total yield loss of 3380 kg of cardamom, valued at US $76,222. Integrated control measures are recommended, to include the provision of treeless buffer zones, collection of caterpillars by hand, continual surveillance, spraying with 50% w.p. BHC or carbaryl when necessary and possible biological control by Sturmia sericariae Cornalia (Tachinidae) and Aphanistes eupterotes Cushm. (Ichneumonidae).
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