At the time of planting CIRP at the rate of 250gm per hole and organic manure of 2-3kg. The larvae of the fruit borer penetrate the fruit and feed on the pulp and seeds. Control is by bagging the fruits. Affected fruits should be disposed of to prevent breeding of the pest. The larvae of the leaf miner mines the very young leaves and destroys them.
Control is by spraying with malathion.
The larvae of the rind borer bores in to the rind causing galls or sweelings spoiling the fruit. Control is by bagging the fruits and destroying all damaged fruits. Root and collar rot cause the stem and roots to rot and die. Control is by using ridomil or aliette. Sooty mould results in thin-layered black coatings on the leaves and fruits.