Stem borer pest contributes up to 40 percent loss of cereal harvest to farmers, especially maize. Both the large grain borer and the spotted stem borer are highly destructive, more-so in Sub ...

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Then I spotted the telltale sawdust-like frass at the base of the stem—and my stomach sank. That’s when I knew I was dealing with squash vine borers. If you’ve ever lost a healthy-looking ...

Or, you can wrap the bottom of the stem with aluminum foil with the same results. #2 - Remove Eggs by Hand. Squash vine borer eggs are tiny, round, glossy, and copper-colored.

Small borers may be removed by slitting the stem and handpicking them. Then mound soil over the affected stem to encourage new root growth. You may be able to save the plant.

Stem borer pest contributes up to 40 percent loss of cereal harvest to farmers, especially maize. Both the large grain borer and the spotted stem borer are highly destructive, more-so in Sub ...

T he agriculture department officials have claimed that with the dip in temperature, the impact of pink stem borer on wheat crop has reduced. The unexpected pest attack had caused widespread ...

The agriculture department officials have claimed that with the dip in temperature, the impact of pink stem borer on wheat crop has reduced. The unexpected pest attack had caused widespread ...