Major pests of Safflower are:- 1.Gram pod borer/ Capsule borer: Helicoverpa armigera Symptoms of damage: In early stage of crop, growth larvae feed on leaves and shoot […]
Gram pod borer
Gram pod borer: Helicoverpa armigera Symptoms of damage: Larvae feed on the foliage, prefers flowers and buds When tender leaf buds are eaten symmetrical holes or cuttings can be […]
Gram pod borer
Gram pod borer: Helicoverpa armigera Symptoms of damage The young larvae feeds on the chlorophyll of young leaves and skeletonize it. They feed voraciously on the foliage in early […]
Soybean insect pest management
Soybean or soya bean is a species of legume (Glycine max) native to eastern Asia. It is classified as an oilseed rather than a pulse due to its […]
Gram pod borer
Gram pod borer: Helicoverpa armigera Symptoms of damage Defoliation in early stages Larva’s head alone thrust inside the pods and the rest of the body hanging out. Pods with […]
Gram pod borer
Gram pod borer: Helicoverpa armigera Identification of the pest Eggs – are spherical in shape and creamy white in colour, laid singly Larva – shows colour variation from greenish to […]
Gram pod borer
Gram pod borer: Helicoverpa armigera Symptoms of damage Defoliation in early stages Larva’s head alone thrust inside the pods and the rest of the body hanging out. Pods with […]
Pigeonpea Insects, pests and their management
Pigeonpea is an important crop cultivated in the rainy season (Kharif crop). Insect pests feeding on flowers, pods, and seeds are the most important biotic constraint affecting Pigeonpea […]