Crop Name: Ginger
Disease Name : Tuber fly
- The infestation of this pest occurs from October until the end of the crop season.
- The pest causes damage to the crop during the ginger formation stage.
- It leads to an approximate 50% reduction in crop yield.
- This fly damages the ginger rhizomes.
- The leaves turn yellow and the rhizomes start rotting.
- The stems become hollow and begin to decay.
- The leaves gradually dry up and die.
- The attack of this fly increases the chances of fungal infection.
- Remove and destroy the pest-infested plants from the main crop.
- Avoid waterlogging in the field, as it promotes pest multiplication.
- Apply neem cake in the field, as it helps control the larvae.
