Leafhopper or Indian cotton jassid is a common pest affecting several types of crops in India. Its nymph appears in translucent green colour with no wings and is seen between the veins under the leaf. The adult pests are green and wedged. Here is some more information about its infestation in cotton and how to control them.

Leaf Hopper in Cotton Symptoms

The tender leaves become yellowish and their margins will curl downwards. Severe infestation leads to reddening of the leaves or becoming bronze coloured, which is called hopper burning. The curled leaf margins will be crumbled and broken, leaving the leaves dry which affects the growth of the plants.

Leaf Hopper in Cotton Preventive Measures

• Choosing resistant varieties is the primary preventive measure.
• Crop rotation by choosing this species that can resist these pests will be the other way of reducing leafhopper infestations.
• The third method is to choose the most favourable growth period for the plant, especially April-May so that it can easily resist the infestation and does not majorly impact the growth.

Leaf Hopper in Cotton Chemical Control

• Regent insecticide helps promote healthy flowering as well as the maturity of the plants which will increase the yields. It helps the plants to be greener, increases the overall leaf surface areas and promotes height increase. The plants will develop better root systems and more tillers that are productive. The dosage is 1.5 ml in one litre of water and is sprayed onto the leaves.
• Lancer gold insecticide is a combination of two systemic insecticides in powdered form. The main ingredients here are Acephate 500 and Imidacloprid 1.8 % SP which are readily soluble in water and are easily absorbed by the plants. It is effective against many sucking and chewing insects. The pests are controlled by contact and are effective against many insects including leafhoppers. The dilution ratio is 2 gm in one litre of water.
• Alika insecticide is an effective insecticide with the dual action of contact and contact & systemic to eliminate the pests. The active ingredients here are Lambda-cyhalothrin and Thiamethoxam which can control the pests and improve the growth and development of the plants with better foliage and more branches. The recommended dosage is 0.5 ml per litre of water or use 80 ml per acre.

Conclusion

Leafhoppers in cotton can be controlled with early preventive measures and regular use of insecticides mentioned here. We hope that this information will be helpful for you. To get all kinds of information related to such crops visit our website  https://kisanvedika.bighaat.com/ or give a missed call on our toll free number 1800 3000 2434.

Note: The information contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial or legal advice. Pesticides are a considerable risk of loss in crops and viewers are advised to do their own research before making any decisions.

One of the most common diseases of tomato crops in our country, spotted wilt, is caused by Tospovirus. It can affect the various parts of the plant and each part could show a different symptom as well. They can affect the growth of the plant, damage the produce or could be fatal as well.

Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Symptoms

Tomato spotted wilt virus or Tospovirus infections on tomato leaves will cause them to look pale yellow or brownish with fungal spots and smaller in size. The fruits formed will be discoloured with yellow rings and differently shaped as well. All of these could lead to a huge loss for the farmers as it can affect the market price of the produce.

Preventive Measures and Chemical Control

• Using the Perfekt Herbal Crop Health Enhancer is an excellent way to prevent infection of Tospovirus in tomato plants. This is a pro-curative early disease control product made from various medicinal plant extracts. It prevents infections caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, etc and can also resist infestation by insects and pests. This integrated nutrition for plants is completely safe for the environment. Mix 1 ml of this liquid in one litre of water and spray it on the plants.
• Vanproz V-Bind Viricide is a mix of natural plant extracts that can be curative and preventive against various viral infections in plants. It is made of just plant extracts and essential oils. The active ingredients in this formula enter the affected plants and encapsulate the microbes and eliminate them. It can also undo the damage caused by the viruses inside the plant. Dilute 2-3 ml of the mix in one litre of water.
• Multiplex Magnum Mn contains the necessary form of manganese for the pants. It contains 12% manganese in its chelated forms that are readily available for plants. This nutrient helps translocate other nutrient ions. This is available in powdered form. Mix 0.5 g in one litre of water and spray it all on the leaves, both on the upper and lower surfaces.
• Multiplex Kranti Micronutrient Fertilizer is a complete plant food filled with primary, secondary and micronutrients to boost its immunity and promote growth. It makes the plants resistant to viral infections and combat environmental stress.

Conclusion

You need to use these products one after the other week for a few weeks to see remarkable differences. We hope that this information will be helpful for you. To get all kinds of information related crops visit our website  https://kisanvedika.bighaat.com/ or give a missed call on our toll free number 1800 3000 2434.

Note: The information contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial or legal advice. Pesticides are a considerable risk of loss in crops and viewers are advised to do their own research before making any decisions.

Aphids are one of the most common problems for tomato plants. They grow fast and form colonies on tender leaves. They also pose a threat by having the ability to transmit viruses. The main difficulty here is their resistance to many insecticides.

Symptoms

The adult aphids as well as the nymphs suck the sap of younger plants and their succulent parts. The affected plants show twisted or curled leaves and swollen branches. When left untreated, they may even lead to uncontrolled infestation causing stunted growth of the plant. The affected leaves may turn yellow or brown. They secrete sugary substance called ‘honeydew‘ which attracts ants and promotes sooty mould growth. 

Preventive Measures

• Planting companion crops and trap crops are one of the most effective ways to control these aphids.
• Release natural predators such as ladybugs and green lacewings to control the aphid population. 
• Installing sticky traps in the field and maintaining the field weed-free are other popular methods to prevent aphid infestation.

Chemical Control

• Shamrock Overseas Limited Prime Gold Insecticide: It is a systemic insecticide containing Acetamiprid 20% SP and is effective against a wide spectrum of insects. It comes as a soluble powder which is diluted in water and sprayed on the crops. The dilution is 20-40 gm per acre.
• Marshal Insecticide: It is a contact insecticide which can also be a stomach poison for aphids. The active ingredient Carbosulfan 25% EC fights off chewing and sucking pests from the crops and promotes healthy growth of the plants. The recommended dosage for this liquid insecticide is 320-400 ml per acre. 
• Tatafen Insecticide: The 10% EC of Fenvalerate in this insecticide is effective against sucking pests via contact synthetic pyrethroid action. It works on a wide range of pests and is highly effective. The recommended dosage for this is 2.5 ml/liter or 500 ml per acre.

Conclusion

The damage caused by aphids on tomato plants is multilevel from affecting the leaves thus preventing proper photosynthesis to infesting fruits making them unfit for markets. Proper management of these pests with these insecticides along with proper prevention measures are essential. Only the combined efforts can be fruitful as they could be resistant to many insecticides.

Note: The information contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial or legal advice. Pesticides are a considerable risk of loss in crops and viewers are advised to do their own research before making any decisions.

The semi-loopers in cruciferous plants are identified as plump greenish larvae that damage the winter crops, mostly in northwest India. The young pests are more damaging to the crops. Here are some ways to control them.

Symptoms of Semi loopers in Crucifers

Semiloopers in cruciferous plants, scrap and feed on the tender leaves. Such infested feeding sites are identifiable by the sticky wet faecal matter of the pests.

Preventive Measures of Semi loopers in Crucifers

• Using light traps can attract and kill adult worms easily.
• Hand-picking and getting rid of caterpillars is another method of elimination.
• Spraying endosulfan or malathion could also be done.
• You may also choose Trichogramma wasps to remove these worms as they can remove the eggs.
• Spraying natural insecticides such as Bacillus thuringiensis can eliminate the young caterpillars.
• The final way is to remove the plant debris after each harvest.

Chemical Control of Semi loopers in Crucifers

• Ekalux Insecticide is an insecticide effective against a wide range of pests. It contains Quinalphos 25 % EC and is recommended for sucking pests that affect various crops. The dilution ratio of this product is 2 ml per litre of water or 400 ml per acre.
• Alika Insecticide is another broad-spectrum insecticide made of 141 g/L Thiamethoxam and 106 g/L Lambda-cyhalothrin. Use it at a dilution of 0.5 ml per litre or 80 ml per acre for green and luscious crucifer crops.
• Cover Insecticide is part of the anthranilic diamide group that acts on the ryanodine receptors of the insects and works both as a contact and ingestion method. The product affects the muscle contraction of the insects to kill them eventually. It contains Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% W/W SC that protects for a longer time by building up on the leaf to prevent further infestation. Using this at a dilution of 60 ml per care will help you grow a higher yield.
• Decis 2.8 Ec is a synthetic pyrenoid insecticide and one of the most effective products against pests. It has a composition of Deltamethrin 2.8 EC (2.8% w/w) with a photostable and non-systemic action. It affects the nerve transmission of the pests and gets rid of them. You can dilute it at a ratio of 1.5 to 2 ml per litre of water.

Conclusion

You have a wider range of products to choose from to manage the semi-loopers. When coupled with effective preventive measures, you can be on top of them. We hope that this information will be helpful to you. To get all kinds of information related to crops visit our website  https://kisanvedika.bighaat.com/ or give a missed call on our toll-free number 1800 3000 2434.

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The leaf eating caterpillars of cruciferous plants are identified as light green velvety worms. They have a yellowish line down their back as well. These leaf-eating caterpillars can grow up to 3 cm in length. They can grow faster under sunny days and mostly feed on the lower side of the leaves. They often feed on the head leaving the produce completely unfit for marketing thus rendering loss to the farmers.

Symptoms of Leaf Eating Caterpillars in Crucifers

Small and large irregular holes are common symptoms. Later they can defoliate the entire plant and leave just the midribs of the leaves leaving just the skeleton of the plant. Later on, it may feed on flowers and other parts to make the plant stunted.

Preventive Measures of Leaf Eating Caterpillars in Crucifers

• Plough the ground thoroughly and expose the eggs and larvae to sunshine.
• Try to avoid water logging in the ground and prevent water stress on the plants.
• Choose weed-free crops
• Grow castor on the borders to trap the pests.
• Basil is another natural repellant for this kind of pest.
• Installing pheromone traps can attract male pests.

Chemical control of Leaf Eating Caterpillars in Crucifers

• Jashn Super Insecticide: This ready-to-use product containing Cypermethrin 4% E.C and Profenofos 40% is an excellent larvicide and ovicide. It can successfully eliminate the tougher bollworms. The ratio for dilution is 2 ml per litre of water.
• Proclaim Insecticide: This multipurpose insecticide is from the Avermectin group and contains Emamectin Benzoate 5% SGz. It is available in granular form and shows translaminar action within 2 hours of application. The dilution ratio is 0.5 to 0.8gm/litre of water.
• Tafaban Insecticide: is a quick-acting animal ectoparasiticide that is effectively used against termites and other pests. It contains Fenvalerate 10 % EC that acts as a contact synthetic pyrethroid insecticide. You may use it after a dilution of 2.5 ml/litre or 500 ml/acre.
• Rilon Insecticide contains Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG which is produced by Streptomyces avermitilis, a bacteria. It is highly potent with a translaminar action. The molecules that accumulate inside the leaves kill the pests that feed on them through muscle contraction. This is so powerful that you need just 0.5 gm in one litre of water.

Conclusion

There are several options including these natural-based products to control these caterpillars. You can have the control measures to be more effective when both the chemical and preventing measures are taken together. We hope that this information will be helpful for you. To get all kinds of information related to crops visit our website  https://kisanvedika.bighaat.com/ or give a missed call on our toll free number 1800 3000 2434.

Note: The information contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial or legal advice. Pesticides are a considerable risk of loss in crops and viewers are advised to do their own research before making any decisions.

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Cutworms are greasy larvae that are black in colour with pale dorsal stripes making them distinctive. They are usually found in the soil but some species feed on the seedlings and newly transplanted plants that are in the soil level.

Cutworms in ChilliSymptoms

Cutworms in chilli plants leave the tender leaves with irregular holes, cut in them, or cause the stems to be cut at the ground level. The worms come out at night to feed and go back under the soil during day time. While doing so, they could drag the stem underground causing them to wilt.

Cutworms in Chilli Preventive Measures

The best preventive course is to plough the soil at least 3-5 weeks prior to planting to force the worms out of the soil. It will help its predators to catch hold of them as well. You must make sure to clear the weeds regularly and plant sunflower plants in between to attract the worms. Also, make sure to do tilling and remove all plant residue to leave the worms starving for a few weeks.

Chemical Control

• EM 1 Insecticide is a multipurpose insecticide in a soluble granule form. It contains Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG that has translaminar action to act on the worms located on the lower side of the leaves. It works within 2 hours of application and can withstand rain for up to 4 hours. Use it at a dosage of 80 gm per acre.
• Coragen Insecticide is a broad-spectrum insecticide more active as a larvicide. The chemical component here is Chlorantraniliprole 18.5 % which offers long-term protection as well. Dilute this concentrated liquid at 0.4 ml/litre or 60 ml/acre.
• Alika Insecticide is a mix of Lambda Cyhalothrin (9.5%) ZC and Thiamethoxam (12.6%) that work on sucking pests. It works by both contact and systemic methods. The dosage is 0.5 ml per litre of water or 80 ml per acre.
• All Bata Royal Larvend is a biodegradable green insecticide made of parasitic microorganisms and live Entomopathogenic nematodes. Use it as a foliar spray for 7-10 days initially and 1-2 times a month after diluting it at a ratio of 2 ml per litre of water.

Conclusion

Cutworms usually attack the roots and shoot systems at ground level but during summer they may come up the plants and destroy leaves and other parts as well. Timely use of pesticides can control them effectively. We hope that this information will be helpful for you. To get all kinds of information related to crops visit our website  https://kisanvedika.bighaat.com/ or give a missed call on our toll free number 1800 3000 2434.

Note: The information contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial or legal advice. Pesticides are a considerable risk of loss in crops and viewers are advised to do their own research before making any decisions.

Diamondback Moth (DBM) in crucifers was initially found in Europe but is now common in America, Asia, Australia, etc. The moth is greyish-brown in colour with a protruding antenna. It has light-coloured diamond shapes on its back and thus the name Diamondback moth. These moths are weak fliers and cannot fly more than 2 m from the ground. These moths attack all types of cruciferous plants affecting their quality and preventing their head formation.

Symptoms

The larvae of the moth feed on the foliage on its lower surface causing the upper surface to look translucent. The plants end up having several such translucent spots and holes as the worms eat the leaf parts.

The moth larvae eat only the minor leaves but the adults feed on any or all parts of the plant. An excessive number of larvae and their increase in the feed may lead to a complete elimination of the foliage which leaves only the veins of these leaves. Sometimes, their caterpillars enter the produce making it unfit for consumption thus nullifying its value.

Preventive Measures

• The primary preventive measure is to choose quality seeds and plant them in protected conditions.
• Make sure to sow the seeds in a weed-free land and ensure proper maintenance to keep the weeds away.
• Practices such as crop rotation, trap cropping, and intercropping will break the growth cycle of the moth and thus can reduce their invasion or repel them effectively.

Chemical Control

• Keefun insecticide is Tolfenpyrad 15% EC and is highly effective against various insects including the Diamondback moth. It prevents the insects from biting, sucking, and chewing on the plant parts. You can dilute the solution in water at 1.5 – 2 ml of solution in 1 litre of water.
• Cigna insecticide is technically 5.4% EC Lufenuron, a growth inhibitor against insects. It can inhibit chitin synthesis in case the moth comes in contact with the foliage. It is completely safe to use on cruciferous vegetables. The dilution proportion is 1.5-2 ml/litre of water.
• Intrepid insecticide contains 10% Chlorfenapyr SC and is effective on a wide range of insects and mites. This can effectively control the invasion of moths on the underside of the leaves. The dilution ratio is 1.5 ml/litre of water.

Conclusion

These chemical controls are highly effective against even the resistant varieties of Diamondback moths. We have shared the right information with you to protect cabbage crop from diamond back moth pest. We hope that this information will be helpful for you. To get all kinds of information related to such crops visit our website  https://kisanvedika.bighaat.com/ or give a missed call on our toll free number 1800 3000 2434.

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