Crop Name: Paddy
Disease Name : Stem Borer
- This pest appears in the form of a yellow butterfly.
- It causes the formation of white ear heads as the flower clusters dry up.
- The crop can suffer significant damage.
- The caterpillars start feeding on the stem, hollowing it out.
- The stage of damage caused by this pest is called “Dead Heart.”
- If infestation occurs during the grain-filling stage, it leads to the formation of white panicles, which do not produce any grains.
- Sow the plants at proper spacing.
- Avoid waterlogging during the initial growth stage.
- Install pheromone traps or pheromone insect nets in the field.
- Use advanced, resistant seed varieties.
