Chhattisgarh News: The Agriculture Department has issued important advisories for farmers cultivating paddy. in paddy crop stem borer and leaf folder insect In view of the outbreak, farmers have been asked to monitor their fields regularly. According to the department, by identifying the early symptoms and taking timely control measures, the damage caused to the crop can be significantly reduced.
How to identify stem borer insect
Stem borer is one of the major pests causing damage to the paddy crop. In the initial stage of its attack, the leaves of the plant start turning yellow. Small holes may appear in the lower part of the stem and the main stem starts becoming hollow from inside.
If its infestation increases, the paddy ears may turn white and dry up completely. Due to this, the process of grain formation is affected and there is a risk of production being reduced.
Department gave solution for stem borer
Agriculture Department to prevent stem borer Chlorociper (Chlorpyrifos 50 percent + Cypermethrin 5 percent) It is advised to spray at the rate of 50 ml per sprayer.
Farmers have been asked to immediately check the crop if leaves suddenly turn yellow or holes appear in the stem and take necessary control measures.
Leaf bender is called 'Sawa insect' in rural areas.
in paddy leaf bender insect Also damages the crop. In rural areas it is also called 'Sanva pest'. Its green caterpillar folds the paddy leaves and hides inside them and eats the green part of the leaves.
After the attack of this insect on the leaves white and transparent stripes Become visible. This may affect the photosynthesis ability of the plant.
These options to control leaf curler
According to the Agriculture Department, for the control of leaf folder Chlorantraniliprole 18.5 percent SC 6 to 10 ml per sprayer or Emamectin Benzoate 5 Percent SG Can be sprayed at the rate of 8 to 10 grams per sprayer.
Farmers should avoid excess fertilizer and waterlogging
The department has advised farmers not to use more fertilizer than required in the fields. Along with this, it has also been asked to avoid excessive waterlogging in the field for a long time, because in such circumstances the infestation of pests can increase.
The Agriculture Department has asked farmers to regularly monitor the paddy crop. If symptoms like yellowing of leaves, holes in the stem, whitening of ears or white-transparent stripes on leaves are seen, adopting appropriate control measures in time can help in reducing losses and better production.