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Geranium worm or caterpillar: what it is, how it originates, and how to eliminate it effectively.
Geranium Worm Or Caterpillar
Chrysodeixis Chalcites
Pathogen:
Insect
Type:
Risk to the plant:
INTERMEDIATE
DESCRIPTION
WHO CAUSES IT?
The worm, scientifically known as Chrysodeixis chalcites, is a common pest that affects geranium and other garden plants. This insect belongs to the Noctuidae family and is characterized by its green color and voracious eating habit. It feeds on the young leaves of the geranium, leaving characteristic holes in them and causing significant damage to the plant if the infestation is severe.
SYMPTOMS
The disease caused by the worm in geranium manifests itself mainly as damage to the leaves. Symptoms include the presence of irregular holes in the leaves, as well as leaf wear and discoloration. Additionally, insect feces may be observed near affected areas and, in severe cases, the plant may show poor growth and an overall deteriorated appearance.
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
20°C - 30°C
50% - 70%
HOW IS IT SPREAD?
Direct contact, transport by wind, transport by birds.
HOW TO REMOVE IT?
Home remedies
There are no home treatments
Chemical treatments
• ACETAMIPRID 20% [SG] P/P
• ACETAMIPRID 20% [SP] P/P
• CYPERMETHRIN 10% [EC] P/V
• CYPERMETHRIN 5% [EC] P/V
• DELTAMETHRIN 1.57% [SC] P/V
• DELTAMETHRIN 2.5% [EC] P/V
• DELTAMETHRIN 2.5% [EW] P/V
• ESFENVALERATO 5% [EW] P/V
• LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 0.15% [GR] P/P
• LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 0.24% [GR] P/P
• LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 0.4% [GR] P/P
• LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 1.5% [CS] P/V
• LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 10% [CS] P/V
• LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 2.5% [WG] P/P
Treatments allowed in organic farming
• LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 0.15% [GR] P/P
• LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 0.24% [GR] P/P
• LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 0.4% [GR] P/P
• LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 1.5% [CS] P/V
• LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 10% [CS] P/V
• LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 2.5% [WG] P/P
Insect allies
PREDATORY MITES
LADYBUGS
LACEWINGS
PARASITIC WASPS
HOVERFLIES OR PARASITIC FLIES
PREDATORY BUGS
There are no natural allies
Mycodiplosis oidii (predatory mosquito)
EFFECTIVE PRODUCTS TO ELIMINATE THIS DISEASE
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To prevent maggot infestation in geranium, it is recommended to perform regular plant inspections for signs of larvae or leaf damage. Additionally, organic mulch can be used around plants to discourage egg laying and promote the presence of natural predators of the worm. As for control, specific insecticides can be applied to control moth larvae, such as the geranium worm.
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