Learn about how to control pests of oilseed crops! 1. Castor Semilooper: Achaea Janata Linn. (Lepidoptera- Noctuidae): This is one of the most destructive pests of castor crop. Damage is caused by the caterpillars which feed voraciously on the delicate parts of the leaves and at the end only the veins remain. Due to considerable […]
How to Control Pests of Oilseed Crops? | Agriculture
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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 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 […]