Crop Name: Maize
Disease Name : Aphid
- Aphids are very tiny insects that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
- They appear like a powdery coating on the leaves.
- Aphid infestation occurs during the crop’s growth stage.
- They thrive more in warm weather.
- They are mostly found on the lower side of the leaves.
- These pests damage the plants by sucking nutrients from the leaves.
- The plants begin to weaken.
- The leaf color changes to yellow, and red-brown streaks appear on the leaves.
- Regularly remove weeds from the field.
- Avoid excessive use of nitrogen fertilizers in the crop.
- Spray neem oil or neem seed extract on the crop.
