Learn about how to control pests of pulse crops! 1. Greasy Cutworm: Agrotis Ypsilon Rott. (Lepidoptera- Noctuidae): It is commonly known as “greasy cutworm”, and is cosmopolitan in distribution. The attack is extremely serious during winter when young seedlings, roots and leaves are nibbled at night and the stems cut at the level of the […]
How to Control Pests of Pulse Crops? | Agriculture
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How to Control Pests of Cereal Crops? | Agriculture
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Learn about how to control pests of cereal crops! 1. Jowar Stem Borer: Chilo Zonellus Swinh. (Lepidoptera- Pyralididae): It is a major pest of maize and jowar. However with respect to maize it causes damage only to the young plants while all stages of jowar are severely attacked. The period of infestation comes from the […]
How to Control Pests of Fruits and Fruit Trees ? | Agriculture
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Learn about how to control pets of fruits and fruit trees! 1. Anar Butterfly: Virachola Isocrates Fabr. (Lepidoptera- Lycaenidae): The anar butterfly is distributed throughout India and is a serious pest of pomegranate. Besides anar, the list of food plants includes guava, ber, tamarind, apple, orange etc. Damage is caused by the larva which bores […]