Disease Symptoms
Phytophtora Root Rot * Sudden drooping of whole
This soil-borne fungus is plant.
spread by water in poorly * Darkening of lower leaves.
drained soils.
* Heavy leaf drop with small
fruits remaining
* Blackened and rotted roots.
Bacterial Leaf Spot * Small, brown irregular
This bacterial disease is water-soaked spots on
spread by infected crop leaves, stems and fruits.
residues, seeds and rain
splash. * Spots start generally on
lower leaves and move
upwards.
* Leaf drop of heavily-
infected leaves.
Anthracnose * Slightly rounded and
This fungal disease is sunken spots on young or
prevalent in rainy season mature peppers, stems and
and is also a post-harvest
disease. leaves.
* Spots become water-soaked,
with a brown-black centre.
Control
* Improve drainage.
* Remove diseased plants.
* Apply a soil fungicide
to the root zone.
* Practise field sanitation,
especially at flowering.
* Use crop rotation.
* Mulch to avoid rain splash.
* Spray with copper-based
fungicides.
* Use hot pepper seeds
from healthy plants.
* Remove diseased plant
parts
* Practise crop rotation.
* Spray with a contact
fungicide weekly in the
rainy season.
Here are some guidelines to follow for the safe handling of pesticides:-
Only purchase pesticides in labelled containers.
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Choose the right pesticides for the job.
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Buy and use the least toxic pesticide.
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When Using Pesticides:

Carefully follow all instructions on the container.
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Wear protective clothing, mask, and eye protection when
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spraying.
Choose a calm, wind-free time of the day to spray.
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Do not spray near children and pets. Keep them away from
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sprayed areas.
 Follow the restricted time for re-entering an area after a
pesticide has been applied.
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