The sugarcane early shoot borer, Chilo infuscatellus is an insect pest that can cause significant damage to sugarcane crops by boring into the young shoots of the plant. Early shoot borer damages sugarcane crop mainly at growth and developmental phase. The estimates suggest that early shoot borers can cause yield loss to sugarcane crops from 22 to 33% if not managed properly. In this article, we will explore the different methods of integrated pest management that can be used to control the population of sugarcane early shoot borers.
The larvae of the early shoot borer infest the sugarcane plant by boring into the young shoots and cause damage to them.
Scientific Name: Chilo infuscatellus
Early shoot borer is a major pest of sugarcane crops in India. The pest is found in almost all the sugarcane-growing states, but the major affected states are Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan.
An integrated Pest Management measures includes cultural, mechanical, biological and chemical method which is often required to control sugarcane early shoot borer effectively.
When the infestation is severe, chemical methods may be necessary. Some of the commonly used commercial chemicals for controlling sugarcane early shoot borers are,
Product Name | Technical Content | Dosage |
Cover Insecticide | Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC | 1 ml/lit of water |
Fax SC Insecticide | Fipronil 5% SC | 3 ml/lit of water |
Tafaban Insecticide | Chlorophyriphos 20 %EC | 2.5 ml/lit of water |
Ekalux Insecticide | Quinalphos 25 % EC | 2 ml/lit of water |
Asataf Insecticide | Acephate 75% SP | 1 gm/lit of water |
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