Crop Name: Wheat
Disease Name : ARMY WORM
- This pest damages the crop at the ear formation stage.
- It can cause yield losses of up to about 40 percent.
- In the early stage, such pests feed only on tender leaves.
- Later, they feed on mature leaves.
- Large larvae excrete droppings, which is an easily identifiable symptom.
- Under severe infestation, they feed on the middle portion of the leaves, making it appear as if the crop has been grazed by animals.
- Use improved resistant seed varieties.
- Apply chemicals in balanced quantities and follow proper scientific advice.
