In this article we will discuss about the types of sprayers and dusters used for applying pesticides. (A) Sprayer: The equipment which is used for dispersal of pesticide (i.e. insecticide, fungicide, herbicide etc.,) in liquid form is called "Sprayer". The sprayers are of two types as follows: (i) Manually operated or hand sprayer. (ii) Power operated sprayers which are commonly [...]
Everything you need to learn about controlling pests at home. Learn about how to control: 1. House Fly 2. Mosquitoes 3. Sand Flies 4. Cockroaches 5. House Crickets 6. Bed Bug 7. Human Louse 8. Rat Flea 9. Black Ants 10. Wasps 11. Book Louse 12. Silverfish 13. Greater Wax Moth. 1. House Fly, Musca Nebulo Wiedemann (Diptera: Muscidae): The [...]
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, remove and destroy the stubbles. [...]