Stem Fly: Melanagromyza sojae Symptoms of damage The eggs are laid on leaves. After hatching from the egg yellowish maggots bore the nearest vein of the leaf. The maggot […]
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 […]
Stem fly
Stem fly: Ophiomyia phaseoli Symptoms of damage Drooping of the tender leaves and yellowing Serious damage to young plants. The stem where maggot and pupae are present become […]
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 […]
Insect pests of Maize in India
Maize can be attacked by a wide range of insects. Minor pests occur irregularly and will not be a problem every season.For the protection of maize crop, proper […]
Stemfly
Stem fly: Atherigona orientalis Symptoms of damage: The maggot feeds on the young growing shoots results in “dead hearts” Identification of pest: Adult: Small grey coloured fly Management: Use […]