The life cycle of this insect is 14 to 20 days. Due to this, there is a decline in crop production by 25 to 30 percent or more. The maggots of this insect enter inside by eating the top of the new bud and a gall is formed at the base of the tiller which later takes the form of a pipe like structure. Thereby forming a ponga similar to “onion-leaf” or “silver-shoot”. panicle does not produce in the affected tiller.  

Control measures:

To control this pest, take a spray of Thianova 25 @ 40gm +  Silicomaxx @ 50 ml/acre @ 150 to 200 Ltr of water. Or apply Fury @ 10 kg per acre in soil.

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