The term "budworm" can refer to the larvae of several different moth species. It is considered the most destructive forest insect on the continent. These moth larvae are particularly fond of the buds of conifer trees, such as spruce and fir. They feed on the needles and buds of these trees, which can damage and even kill the trees in large numbers.
The jasmine budworm, scientifically known as Hendecasis duplifascialis, is a major insect pest that can significantly impact the yield and quality of jasmine flowers. It is a moth larva that feeds on the developing flower buds of jasmine plants, causing them to become damaged and unmarketable
Identification:
Adult:
- Small white moth (around 1 cm wingspan)
- Black wavy lines on the hindwings and abdomen
- Greenish with pale body hairs
- Black head
- Grows up to 1.5 cm long
- Microscopic
- Laid singly on unopened jasmine buds, calyx, and bud stalks
- Temperature: Between 20°C and 30°C (68°F and 86°F)
- Humidity: Between 70% and 90% relative humidity
- Presence of small holes on flower buds: The budworm caterpillar makes small, circular holes on the flower buds to feed on the inner contents.
- Wilting and discoloration of flower buds: Once the budworm feeds on the inside of the bud, it can cause the bud to wilt and turn brown or purple.
- Presence of caterpillars: If you see small, greenish caterpillars with black heads inside the flower buds or webbing them together, this is a sure sign of a budworm infestation.
- Dropping of flower buds: Heavily infested flower buds may eventually fall off the plant.
| Products | Technical Names | Dosages |
| MAL50 | Malathion 50 % EC | 250-300 ml / Acre |
| CHLORO20 | Chloropyriphos 20 | 500 to 1200 ML Per Ac |
| Docter 505 | Chloropyriphos 50 % + cypermethrin 5 % EC | 300 ml per acre |
| Fluben | Flubendiamide 39.35 % sc | 40-50ml/acre |
