Cowpea is a warm season crop and thrives in hot, moist conditions.There are some major pests of this crop which can damage the crop and cause economic loss.For […]
Spotted pod borer
Spotted pod borer: Maruca testulalis Symptoms of damage Bore holes on the buds, flower or pods Infested pods and flowers are webbed together. Identification of the pest Larva – Greenish […]
Green Gram Spotted pod borer
Green Gram Spotted pod borer: Maruca testulalis Symptoms of damage Defoliation in early stages Larva’s head alone thrust inside the pods and the rest of the body hanging out. […]
Pigeon Pea Spotted pod borer
Pigeon Pea Spotted pod borer: Maruca testulalis Symptoms of damage Bore holes on the buds, flower or pods Infested pods and flowers are webbed together. Identification of the pest […]
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 […]