Symptoms of damage

• Bore hole at the base of the stem with circular particle mat covering
• Wilting of tree.

Identification of pest

• Larva - Stout caterpillar.
• Adult - Big, brownish white moth.

Management

• Remove and destroy damaged branches and tree
• Use light trap 1/ha to attract and kill the adults
• Iron hooking – locate the bore hole and kill the grub
• Drench the stem with Chlorpyriphos 20 EC @ 2.5 litres in 250 litres of water (during   February- March and September- October)