Pink bollworm of cotton is dangerous, will ruin the crop

Pink bollworm causes failure of buds to open, fruit shedding, lint damage and seed loss. Pink bollworm is a worldwide pest of cotton and in some regions of the world, it is the key cotton pest.
Pink bollworm eggs are deposited on or near the cotton bolls at the time of flowering.
Young larvae emerge after 3-5 days, entering the cotton bolls shortly after emergence where they feed internally within the pod, making a small hole in the exterior to allow air to penetrate.
Larvae usually pass through four instars. Pupation takes place in the ground, about 50 mm below the surface and adults emerge after about 9 days. Adults are nocturnal and females begin laying eggs a day or two after emergence, typically laying 200-400 eggs each.
Control:- Profenova Super (Cypermethrin 4% + Profenophos 40% EC) @400-600 Liter/Acre, Danitol (Fenpropathrin 10% EC) 300-400 Liter/Acre.

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Pink bollworm causes failure of buds to open, fruit shedding, lint damage and seed loss. Pink bollworm is a worldwide pest of cotton and in some regions of the world, it is the key cotton pest.

Pink bollworm eggs are deposited on or near the cotton bolls at the time of flowering.

Young larvae emerge after 3-5 days, entering the cotton bolls shortly after emergence where they feed internally within the pod, making a small hole in the exterior to allow air to penetrate.

Larvae usually pass through four instars. Pupation takes place in the ground, about 50 mm below the surface and adults emerge after about 9 days. Adults are nocturnal and females begin laying eggs a day or two after emergence, typically laying 200-400 eggs each.

Control:- Profenova Super (Cypermethrin 4% + Profenophos 40% EC) @400-600 Liter/Acre, Danitol (Fenpropathrin 10% EC) 300-400 Liter/Acre.

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