Brown Plant hopper :-
It is a small brown color insect, and both its young and adult damage the paddy. Which is mainly found at the base near the root of plants above the water level. Nymphs and adult insects weaken them by sucking the sap of the plants. In the event of extreme infestation, many parts of the fields appear dry, which is known as hopper burn.
Control measures
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To control, spray ThiaNova 75 (Thiamethoxam 75% SG) @ 60 gm or Tapuz (Buprofezin 15% + Acephate 35% WP) @ 500 gm + Silico Maxx @ 50 ml @ 150 -200 liters of water per acre.
Hispa: – The adult beetles of this insect are blue-black in color and have small thorns on it. Its adults start eating by scraping the leaves. This results in the formation of long white stripes on the leaves. Severe outbreak of Hispa occurs in the months of August and September. Infestation of this pest occurs only after transplanting. Due to which the plants dried and die.
Control measures
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For its control, spray Celquin (Quinalphos 25% EC) @ 600 ml or DHANWAN 20 (Chlorpyrifos 20 % EC) @ 500 ml + silico max @ 50 ml, per acre @ 150 -200 liters of water .
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For biological control, spray briged B (BEAUVERIA BASSIANA 1.15% WP) @1 kg/acre @ 150-200 liters of water.
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