How to manage weed in cotton crop

05/06/2025Posted on
How to manage weed in 1-3 days of sowing in cotton crop

  • There are several types of weed outbreaks in cotton. Its attack is more after the first monsoon rain.

  • Common weeds grown in cotton such as Congress grass, (Bermuda grass), Motha, Sanwa, Bathua etc.

  • Weeds compete with the cotton crop for air, water and nutrients and hinder the growth of the crop. 

  • The following herbicide  are used to control them.

  • Pyrithiobac sodium 10% EC + quizalofop ethyl 5% EC @ 400 ml/acre 1-3 days after the first rains or 3-5 days after spraying.

  • Quizalofop ethyl 5% EC @ 400 ml/acre or PropQuizfop 10% EC @ 400 ml/acre for narrow leaf.

  • Using herbicide can save cotton crop from the damage.

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White grub pest outbreak in crops

04/06/2025Posted on
White grub pest outbreak in crops

  • Identification: White grubs are white coloured insects that live as grubs in a field their dormancy period is in the winter.

  • Symptoms of damage: Usually, they initially damage plant roots. Symptoms of white grub can be seen on the plant, such as a complete withering of the plant or stunting of the plant and later the plant dying is the main symptom.

  • Management: For control of this insect , in the months of June and July, use Metarhizium culture [kalichakra] along with FYM (2 kg + 50-75 kg)  per acre for control of white grub. Chemical treatment can also be done. For this, use FENPROPATHRIN 10 % EC [Danitol] @ 500 ml / acre, Clothianidin 50.00% WG @ [Dantotsu] 100 gm / acre as soil mix.

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Identification and prevention of Alternaria leaf spot in Brinjal

03/06/2025Posted on
Identification and prevention of Alternaria leaf spot in Brinjal

It is a serious disease of brinjal, due to which infection causes spots on the leaves. When the infection spreads more, the spots become irregularly shaped and merge and the affected leaves turn yellow and fall after some time. After the leaves, this disease gradually infects the fruits as well, causing the fruits to turn yellow and fall prematurely.

Control: To prevent the disease, crop residues, weeds, infested fruits etc. should be collected and burnt. If infestation is observed, spray M-45 (Mancozeb 75% WP) @ 400 gm/Acre or Blue Copper (Copper Oxychloride 50% WP) @ 300 gm/Acre mixed in 200 litres of water.

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Symptoms of Magnesium deficiency in Moong

01/06/2025Posted on
Symptoms of Magnesium deficiency in Moong

Due to a lack of magnesium, the leaves of the plant turn yellow, but the veins remain green. The older leaves of the plant begin to fall. In some plants, the edges of the leaves begin to curl upwards. Plant growth and root development are reduced. Brown or black spots may appear on plants suffering from magnesium deficiency. Eventually, The plant withers and the twigs become weak and become sensitive to fungal diseases. Immature leaves fall off. The micronutrient magnesium is a main component of chlorophyll in plant leaves. Crops require very small amounts of magnesium nutrients. Magnesium plays little to no role in plant growth and development. But its deficiency makes more difference in the quality of fruits, flowers and grains. This is the reason that its deficiency is visible in the standing crop of moong. Know the level of magnesium through a soil test. Then apply the amount of magnesium to the crops, based on the results of the soil test.

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Whitefly infestation and control measures in tomatoes

31/05/2025Posted on
Whitefly infestation and control measures in tomatoes

This fly is white in colour, both its nymphs and adults suck the sap from the soft parts of the plant, which weakens the plant and it also works to spread viral diseases. Whiteflies leave a sticky substance on the part of the plant from where they suck the sap, due to which black mold appears there. Due to this the process of photosynthesis in the plant is disrupted. These insects stick to the lower surface of the leaves.

Control: To control it, apply Neemgold neem oil 1000 ml/acre or Bave Curb (Beauveria bassiana 5% WP) 500 gm/acre or ThiaNova (Thiamethoxam 25% WG) 80 gm/acre or Admire (Imidacloprid 70% WG) 30 gm/acre. Mix it in 200 litres of water and spray it.

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Control of leaf miner in watermelon

30/05/2025Posted on
Control of leaf miner in watermelon

Leaf miners are very small insects, which go inside the leaves and make tunnels, due to which white stripes appear on the upper surface of the leaves, due to which serpentine tunnels appear on the leaves. Photosynthesis slows down in leaves affected by leaf miner, and after some time the leaves become weak and fall off.

Control: Destroy the affected leaves by separating them from the plants. To prevent this, spray Neemgold neem oil @ 1000 ml/acre or Bave Curv (Beauveria bassiana 5% WP) @ 500 gm/acre mixed in 200 litres of water.

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Measures to control Pod Borer in Moong

29/05/2025Posted on
Measures to control Pod Borer in Moong

Pod borer insects eat soft leaves, fruits, flowers and beans. This insect mainly enters inside the pods when grain formation starts and starts causing harm. Due to the outbreak of this pest, grains are not formed in the beans. In case of heavy infestation, the plants and leaves dry up. The growth of the plants stops. Due to this, there is a heavy loss in yield.

Control: To control this pest, spray Bave curb (Beauveria bassiana 5% WP) 500 gm/acre or Phoskill (Monocrotophos 36% SL) 200 ml/acre mixed in 200 litres of water.

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Symptoms and prevention of gummosis disease in cucurbitaceous crops

28/05/2025Posted on
Symptoms and prevention of gummosis disease in cucurbitaceous crops

Raised blisters start appearing in the vines affected by Gummosis disease. After some time these blisters turn into sores. As the disease progresses, brown gum is secreted from these blisters. The number of flowers and fruits decreases in the vines affected by this disease.

Control: Use fertilizers and nutrients in balanced quantities to increase the immunity of plants. To prevent the spread of the disease, pluck and destroy the affected parts. Do not leave crop residues affected by the disease in the field. Remove the affected residues from the field and destroy them by burning them. Avoid water logging in the field. Make proper arrangements for drainage.

If the disease appears, spray M-45 (Mancozeb 75% WP) 400 gm/acre or Jatayu (Chlorothalonil 75% WP) 400 gm/acre mixed in 200 litres of water.

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Identification and prevention of Powdery mildew disease in Moong crop

27/05/2025Posted on
Identification and prevention of Powdery mildew disease in Moong crop

A white powdery structure appears on the upper surface of the leaf, which later turns brown. This white powder grows rapidly and spreads in the form of a cover on the upper surface of the leaf. In severe infestation, the lower surface of the leaf is also affected. In the severe stage of the disease, the leaves of the infected plant dry up completely. The leaves start falling untimely when the weather is favourable, such symptoms appear in the branches and fruits apart from the leaves.

Control: Select disease-resistant seed varieties. For biological control, treat the seed with Combat (Trichoderma viride)  8 gm/kg of seed.

Spray Soluble Sulfur  600 gm/acre or Dhanustin (Carbendazim 50 %WP) 200 gm/acre or Tilt (Propiconazole 25% EC)  200 ml/acre mixed in 200 litres of water.

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Curvature of Bottle Gourd fruit and its prevention

25/05/2025Posted on
Curvature of Bottle Gourd fruit and its prevention

In bottle gourds due to the fruit fly pest, the problem of crookedness of fruits is seen. These insects lay eggs on the bottle gourd surface and inside the fruit. Due to this, the fruits start to be crooked, it mostly attacks the young and soft fruits. Due to this holes are made in the fruits and the sap is seen coming out of the holes, due to which this fruit gets infected and starts rotting and the shape of the fruits deteriorates. Fruits start falling prematurely.

Prevention: To prevent this, apply Neemgold Neem Oil at the rate of 1000 ml/Acre or Pheromone – Fruit fly trap at the rate of 10/Acre or Bave Curb (Beauveria bassiana 5% WP) at the rate of 500 g / acre mixed with 200 litres of water.

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