The major insect pests of rice, their nature of damage and appropriate control measures are given below: 1. Yellow Stem Borer (Trypoeyza Incertulas): In the northern regions, the yellow stem borer is active from April-October, while in southern states, it multiplies throughout the year. Nature of Damage: Caterpillar bore into central shoot of paddy seedling […]
How to Control Pests of Rice: Top 13 Methods | Agriculture
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How to Control Pests of Maize [with Nature of Damage and Control] | Agriculture
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Yield maximization from high yielding varieties can be attributed through effective insect-pest management as outlined hereunder: 1. Stemfly (Atherigona Orientalis): Nature of Damage: The maggot feeds on the young growing shoots results in ‘dead hearts’. Control: Use seeds pelleted with insecticides. Seed treatment with imidacloprid 70 WS 10 g/kg of seeds. Plough soon after harvest, […]
How to Control Pests of Soybean? [with Damages and Management]
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The major insect pests of soybean, their nature of damage and appropriate control measures are given below: 1. Bihar Hairy Caterpillar (Spilosoma oblique): Nature of Damage: Young larvae feed gregariously on chlorophyll mostly on the under surface of the leaves, due to which the leaves look like brownish-yellow in colour. In later stages the larvae […]