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, […]
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Control Pests of: Sorghum, Bajra, Ragi, Pigeonpea, Greengram and Sesame
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Control Pests of: Sorghum, Bajra, Ragi, Pigeonpea, Greengram and Sesame! Contents: How to Control Pests of Sorghum? How to Control Pests of Bajra? How to Control Pests of Ragi? How to Control Pests of Pigeonpea? How to Control Pests of Greengram? How to Control Pests of Sesame? 1. How to Control Pests of Sorghum? Insect […]
How to Control Pests of Jute [with Damages and Measures]| Agriculture
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The major insect pests of jute and with their appropriate control measures are given below: 1. Jute Semi-Looper: The incidence of semi-looper starts from middle of June and continues up to the middle of August. The caterpillars are green in colour and their length ranges from 5-8 cm. They attack soft leaves of the apical […]