Blast symptoms and prevention measures in paddy crops

11/08/2022Posted on

Blast:- This disease of paddy is spread by a fungus named Pyricularia oryzae. This disease of paddy is very destructive. Small and bluish spots are formed on the leaves and their lower parts, and later these spots increase in size to become boat-like. The symptoms of this disease first appear on the leaves, but its attack also occurs on the leaf sheath, inflorescence,node and grain cover.  Mainly: This disease is seen in the form of leaf blast, panicle blast and neck blast.

Control Measures:- 

  • For its control,  Spray Nativo (Tebuconazole 50% + Trifloxystrobin 25% WG) @ 80 gm  or Force 11 (Tricycloazole 75% WP)140 gm + Silico Maxx @ 50 ml, per acre @ 150 -200 liters of water.

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Measures for identification and control of stem borer pests in paddy crops

06/08/2022Posted on

Stem borer: The larval stage of this insect is harmful. First, after hatching, the larvae enter the stem by piercing the leaves of the central buds and destroying the central part. which is known as the ‘dead heart’. When the outbreak occurs in the panicle stage, the earhead becomes white by drying. By pulling the central part, it comes off easily.

Control Measures:-

  •  For its control, take a spray of Lancer Gold (Acephate 50% + Imidacloprid 1.8% SP) 400 gm or SUPER D (Chlorpyrifos 50 % + Cypermethrin 05 % EC) @ 3OO ML + Silico Maxx @ 50 ml per acre at the rate of 150 to 200 liters of water.

  • Or apply caldan (Cartap Hydrochloride 4% GR) @ 8 kg per acre evenly in the field.

  • For biological control, spray Briged B (BEAUVERIA BASSIANA 1.15% WP) @1 kg/acre @ 150-200 liters of water.

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