The beetles feed on tender unfolded leaves and fruits and remain hidden under unfolded leaves. The leaves of central whirl are worst affected. The beetles scratch epicarp of the tender fruits, blemish them and render unmarketable. 1. Follow clean cultivation and sanitation in the orchards. 2. Spray Endosulphan (0.05%) or carbaryl (0.1%) during April-Septermber coinciding with emergence of new growth. 3. Repeat spray at fortnightly interval if required. 4. Stop spraying 15 days before bunch harvesting.