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Is this a Minor Pest?
Yes
Minor Pest Title
Weeds
Minor Pest Description
Eggplant is slow to become established and cannot compete with aggressive weeds. Weeds also harbour insect pests and diseases.
Minor Pest What to do.
- Remove weeds by hand regularly.
- Cultivate the land. Only shallow cultivation is necessary.
- Mulch plants. Black plastic mulch effectively controls weeds and reduces labour needs. Natural organic mulches such as rice straw help conserving moisture and add organic matter to the soil.
Minor Pest Position
13
Minor Pest Firstcontent
116
Host Plants
Eggplant
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