Sorghum ear head bug is a serious pest that attacks sorghum crops worldwide. They feed on the reproductive structures of sorghum plants, including the developing grains. The feeding activity of the bugs can cause significant damage to the crop, resulting in reduced yields and quality. In severe infestations, the impact can completely destroy the developing grains, leading to significant losses for farmers.
Sorghum ear head bug infests the sorghum plant by sucking the sap from the grains, leading to damage of seed coat, kernel and embryo. This results in a reduction in grain weight, quality and yield.
Scientific Name: Calocoris angustatus
Sorghum Ear Head Bug is a major pest of sorghum crops in India. The pest is found in almost all the sorghum-growing states, but the major affected states are Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu.
The sorghum ear head bug causes significant damage to sorghum crops and its infestation can be identified by several symptoms. The most common symptoms of Sorghum ear head bug infestation are:
To effectively control sorghum ear head bug, follow the below mentioned integrated management measures including cultural, mechanical, biological and chemical methods.
Commercial chemicals used for controlling sorghum ear head bugs are mentioned below,
Product Name | Technical Content | Dosage |
Actara Insecticide | Thiamethoxam 25 % WG | 0.5 gm/lit of water |
Ekalux Insecticide | Quinalphos 25% EC | 2 ml/lit of water |
Anshul Chlocip Insecticide | Chlorpyriphos 50% + Cypermethrin 5% EC | 2 ml/lit of water |
Karate Insecticide | Lambdacyhalothrin 5% EC | 1.5 ml/lit of water |
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