Due to the infestation of termites in the wheat crop, there can be a huge reduction in production. These pests damage the crops very fast. If they are not controlled in time, the entire crop can be destroyed. See the identification of termites, symptoms of its outbreak in wheat crop and preventive measures from here.

identification of pests

• These are small sized bright insects living in groups.

• Their color varies from light yellow to brown.

symptom of outbreak

• These pests also damage the roots of plants along with germinating seeds.

• They destroy the crop by eating the stem of wheat.

• Apart from this, these pests also damage the stems by cutting them near the surface of the ground.

preventive measures

• Never use raw cow dung in the field. There is an increased risk of termite breeding in raw dung.

• Do not allow crop residues to collect in the field.

• Use of 4 quintal neem cake cake per acre of land reduces the infestation of termites.

• Before sowing mix 1 kg of Bivaria bassiana per acre of land evenly.

• If termite infestation is seen in standing crop, spray 1 liter Chlorpyriphos 20% EC per acre of land.

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