The Paddy Gall Midge, which is scientifically known as Orseolia oryzae is an insect pest that attacks paddy crops. It is a significant threat to the rice crop in many parts of India, causing severe damage to the yield and quality of the crop. This paddy gall midge is mainly found in irrigated conditions during the tillering stage of the rice crop. Cloudy or rainy weather favors the population density of rice gall midge. They are orange colored mosquito like fly, which undergoes several stages of development including egg, larva, pupa and adult.
The Paddy Gall Midge infests the rice crop, primarily attacking the stem of the plant. It causes a characteristic swelling or gall formation, which provides the larvae or nymphs with food and protection. The pest can infest the rice crop at any stage of its growth, from seedling to maturity, but it is most severe during the vegetative and reproductive stages of the plant.
Scientific Name: Orseolia oryzae
The Paddy Gall Midge is a significant threat to the rice crop in many parts of India, but it is most severe in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
The Paddy Gall Midge infestation causes several damaging symptoms or signs on the rice crop,
An integrated Pest Management measures includes cultural, physical, mechanical, biological and chemical method which is often required to control paddy gall midge effectively.
Some of the commercial chemicals that are used to control rice gall midge includes,
Product Name | Technical Content | Dosage |
Reeva 5 Insecticide | Lambda Cyhalothrin 5 % EC | 2 ml/lit of water |
Shamrock CP Gold Insecticide | Chlorpyriphos 20% EC | 2.5 ml/lit of water |
Anant Insecticide | Thiamethoxam 25% WG | 0.3-0.5 gm/lit of water |
Marshal Insecticide | Carbosulfan 25% EC | 2 ml/lit of water |
Fax SC Insecticide | Fipronil 5 % SC | 2-3 ml/lit of water |
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