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 and tiller producing "dead heart" [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]