Common crops affected
Why it matters
Mining reduces vigour and, on leafy and ornamental crops, the cosmetic damage alone makes the crop unsellable; several generations occur in warmth.
When it appears
Warm conditions and greenhouses; multiple generations per season.
How to identify it
- Winding pale tunnels (mines) inside leaves
- Blotchy pale patches where mines widen
- Tiny larvae visible in mines against the light
How to manage it
- Remove mined leaves; protect parasitic wasps.
- Spray Larva Control when adults and young larvae are active; rotate with Larva BioControl.
Recommended Vegalab program
| Role | Product | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Primary control | Larva Control | Oxymatrine larvicide; 0-hr REI |
| Rotation partner | Larva BioControl | Biological larvicide |
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