Leaf miners are small flies whose larvae feed internally on the tissues of a wide range of plant types. Infestations can cause significant damage and yield losses.
Leaf ‘mines’ from tunnelling is the most obvious symptom. Adult leaf miners are tiny, greyish black flies. They have a yellow and black body and are 1.3–2.3 mm in length.
The larval stage of the leaf miner is not usually seen because they remain inside the leaf tissue. Egg laying punctures can be seen as white speckles on leaves.
Unusual insect activity and failed spray applications should be reported and investigated further.
Protect your farm from exotic plant pests by checking crops frequently. Make sure you are familiar with the symptoms of common plant pests and diseases so you can tell if you see something different.
If you suspect soil borne diseases or nematodes in your chickpea crops, limit movement into and out of affected paddocks.
Protect your farm from exotic plant pests by checking crops frequently. Make sure you are familiar with the symptoms of common plant pests and diseases so you can tell if you see something different.
If you suspect soil borne diseases or nematodes in your chickpea crops, limit movement into and out of affected paddocks.