Stemborer is a common paddy pest, displays sexual dimorphism where females, larger with a black spot, lay eggs, developing into larvae, pupae, and adult moths.
Brown egg clusters near leaf tips indicate Stemborer presence, a common symptom.
Symptoms
Larvae cause shoot drying, forming a "dead heart" in affected plants.
Adult plant infestation leads to dry panicles, known as "white ear" in rice fields.
Neem seed kernel extract or neem oil spraying is effective prevention.
Preventive Measures
Clip affected seedling tips pre-transplant to remove egg masses.
Use quality insecticides for further pest control measures.
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Virtako Insecticide
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Dual-action insecticide for Stem Borer and Early Shoot Borer, promoting tiller growth, root development, and higher yields.
COVER INSECTICIDE
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Unique mode of action protects Paddy and Sugarcane from pests, enhancing crop yield potential effectively.