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Is this a Minor Pest?
Yes
Minor Pest Title
Foliage beetles (<i>Ootheca</i> spp.)
Minor Pest Description
Foliage beetles have been reported as pests of green grams in West Africa. They are a threat, when present in large numbers since they can defoliate young plants. They are 4-7mm long.
Minor Pest What to do.
- Practise post harvest tillage to expose the grubs in the soil to the sun and to predators.
- Rotate grams with non-host plants such as maize or sunflower to break the development cycle of the pest.
- Delay sowing, where practicable, to allow the crop to escape from high populations.
- Apply neem; it has been shown to reduce flea beetle numbers and damage.
Minor Pest Position
3
Minor Pest Firstcontent
122
Pest Type
insect
Host Plants
Green gram (Revised)
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