Learn about the pests that damage maize and its control. 1. Maize Borer, Chilo Partellus (Swinhoe) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae): It is the most destructive pest of maize and sorghum in Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Uganda, Central and East Africa. It is found throughout India. This insect has also been recorded on bajra (Pennisetum typhoides), sugarcane, […]