Leaf miners are small, worm-like insects that live inside the leaves of plants, feeding on the tissue between the upper and lower surfaces. They can be a nuisance to gardeners and farmers alike, as their feeding can damage leaves and reduce plant growth. There are several species of leaf miners that can attack orange trees, but the most common one is the citrus leaf miner (Phyllocnistis citrella). The adult citrus leaf miner is a small, moth-like insect with a wingspan of about 1/4 inch. The larvae are pale yellow or green and about 1/8 inch long. The larvae mine between the upper and lower surfaces of the leaves, creating long, winding tunnels. The mines appear as white or silvery streaks on the leaves. As the larvae feed, they damage the leaf tissue, which can reduce the tree's ability to photosynthesize and produce fruit.
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| Products | Technical Names | Dosages |
| CHLORO20 | Chloropyriphos 20 % EC | 500 to 1200 ML Per Ac |
| Propcyp | Profenofos 40 % + Cypermethrin 4 % ec | 400-600 per Acre |
| SPINO45 | Spinosad 45 % sc | 60-90 ml per Acre |
| KACIN | abamectin 1.9% EC | 150 ml for 200 liters of water per acre. |
