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Spotted Bollworm In Cotton: Identification, Symptoms & Management
1. Pest Overview Scientific Classification: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Noctuidae Genus & Species: Earias vittella...
WHITEGRUB IN GROUNDNUT: Pest Overview, Life cycle, Symptoms and Management
1. Pest Overview Scientific Classification: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Coleoptera Family: Scarabaeidae Commonly Affected Species: Holotrichia consanguinea,...
CUTWORM OF CHICK PEA: Pest Overview, Life cycle, Symptoms & Identification
1. Pest Overview Scientific Name & Taxonomy: Order: Lepidoptera Family: Noctuidae Genus: Agrotis Common species affecting chickpea: Agrotis ipsilon (Black...
SHOOT FLY OF SORGHUM : Identification, Damage symptoms & Control
Introduction The sorghum shoot fly (Atherigona soccata) is a significant pest causing serious damage to young sorghum plants, especially in...
Stem Borer in Maize: Identification, Damage Symptoms, and Effective Management Practices
Introduction Maize (Zea mays) is one of the most important cereal crops grown in India, valued for its use as...
POD BORER OF PIGEON PEA: Life cycle, Symptoms and Management
1. Pest Overview Scientific Name: Helicoverpa armigeraCommon Name: Pod Borer / Gram Pod BorerFamily: Noctuidae (Moths) Pod borer is one...
Brown Plant Hopper (BPH) in Rice: Identification, Symptoms, and Effective Management
1. Introduction Rice is one of the most important staple crops across India and Asia, providing food and livelihood to...
TERMITES IN WHEAT LIFE CYCLE, SYMPTOMS AND IDENTIFICATION
Termites, belonging to the order Isoptera, are serious soil-inhabiting pests of wheat and other cereal crops. They are social insects...
Major Pests and Diseases in Bottle Gourd: Identification, Symptoms, and Effective Management
Introduction Bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria), also known as lauki, sorakaya, or doodhi, is one of India’s most popular and widely...
What Are Mulching Sheets and Why Are They Important in Farming?
Introduction In today’s era of modern and sustainable agriculture, mulching sheets have emerged as a simple yet highly effective technology...
Understanding Soil pH and Its Impact on Plant Growth and Productivity
Introduction Healthy soil is the foundation of a productive farm. Just like humans need a balanced diet to stay healthy,...
Empowering Farmers through Apiculture: Training, Materials & Marketing Support
Introduction to Apiculture and Its Importance Apiculture, commonly known as beekeeping, is one of the most rewarding and eco-friendly agricultural...
Solar Light Traps – An Eco-Friendly Solution for Insect Pest Management
Introduction In modern agriculture, pest management plays a crucial role in securing healthy crops and better yields. However, the overuse...