Red Melon Beetle
Red Melon Beetle Common Names : Pumpkin Beetles, Red pumpkin beetle, Hamra beetle, Red melon beetle, Red leaf beetle Damage Crops: Pumpkin, Bottle Gourd, Cucumber, muskmelon, watermelon and beans. Red melon Beetle damages the plant by attacking on the leaves. Makes holes the leaves and stops of the growth of the plant. Once infected it is better to separate the plant. It lives in the soil and can spoil the root too. Inspite of using disinfect ( I do not use chemicals in my garden) the plant did not survive. The fruit that started growing also turned black. Preventing Measures: 3G (Green Chili, Garlic and Ginger): Take handful of garlic, chili and ginger and grind it into paste. Dilute the paste in one liter water. Filter the dissolved water. And spray on the infected leafs. Depending on the intensity of infection increase or decrease water. This paste cannot be used after 3 days. Use it immediately. Ploughing: Before starting to sow, make sure to plough the soil. Pl