Sugarcane in Goa is infested by following pests and diseases. Their nature of damage and control measures are suggested below: 1.Sugarcane Wooly aphid Sugarcane woolly aphid is a […]
Eco-friendly management of Insects & diseases in Cotton
Major Insect-pest and their management:- 1. Termites, Odentotermes obesus, Microtermes obesi Host Range: Polyphagous Damaging Stage: Adult (Workers) Identification: Workers are small off-white Seasonal History: Termites remain active […]
Pests of Sugarcane
The important pests of sugarcane found in the state are early shot borers, top shoot borers mealy bugs, white grubs, termites and rats. To control these pests from […]
Termites
Termites: Odontotermes obesus Rhamb Symptom: Characteristic semi- circular feeding marks on the margin of the leaves in the standing crop. Poor germination of setts (after planting) Causes yellowing […]
Termites
Termites: Odontotermes spp Symptoms of damage: Wilting of plants in patches Termites penetrate and hollow out the taproot and stem thus kill the plant. Boreholes into pods and […]