How to Control Pests of Groundnut? [with Damages and Management]
The major insect pests of groundnut, their nature of damage and appropriate control measures are given below: 1. Red Hairy Caterpillars (Amsacta albistriga, A. moorei): Nature of Damage: Caterpillars cause defoliation of the crop- all the leaves eaten away leaving the main stem alone. Identification: Hairy caterpillar reddish brown with black band on either end having long reddish brown hairs [...]