Breaking the Mealybug Barrier: Key Strategies for Sustainable Cotton Farming
Are you noticing the presence of white fluffy masses on the lower side of your cotton leaves with waxy secretions? If so, it is evident that you may be currently dealing with a mealybug infestation in your cotton fields.
Mealybugs are notorious pests that can cause significant damage to your cotton crops. Their feeding can result in discoloration and stunted growth. However, there’s no need to panic! We are here to provide you with guidance on effective management strategies to combat mealybugs. Read on further to learn about these management strategies.
Cotton Mealybugs feed on the sap of cotton plants.
Scientific Name: Phenacoccus solan
Cotton Mealybugs are widely distributed across India, and they are known to cause damage to cotton crops in several states, including Punjab, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
Cotton Mealybugs infest the cotton crops during both vegetative and reproductive stages.
A combination of different control measures is often required to effectively manage mealybug infestations in cotton crops. The following are some common IPM practices used to control mealybugs.
Insecticides that can be used to control cotton mealybugs are mentioned in the table below,
Product Name | Technical Content | Dosage |
Sivanto Bayer Insecticide | Flupyradifurone 17.5% SL | 2 ml/lit of water |
Cropnosys Chivas Insecticide Granules | Thiamethoxam 25 % WG | 0.3-0.5 gm/lit of water |
Odis Insecticide | Buprofezin 20% + Acephate 50% WP | 2 gm/lit of water |
Starthene Insecticide | Acephate 95% SG | 1-1.5gm/lit of water |
Hunk Insecticide | ||
Rogor Insecticide | Dimethoate 30% EC | 1-2 ml/lit of water |
Confidor Insecticide | Imidacloprid 17.8 % SL | 0.75 to 1 ml/lit of water |
Hifield AG Pyramid Insecticide | Acetamaprid 20% SP | 0.5gm/lit of water |
Token Insecticide | Dinotefuran 20% SG | 0.2-0.3 gm/lit of water |
Curacron Insecticide | Profenofos 50% EC | 4 ml/lit of water |
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