Are there any organic or non-chemical methods for controlling pests and diseases in foxtail millet fields, and how effective are these methods? Are there any specific warning signs or symptoms that farmers should watch out for when inspecting their foxtail millet crops for pests and diseases?
Millet crops in India are affected by a variety of pests, but shoot fly, stem borer, and grasshopper have been identified as the most major pests. Shoot fly mostly attacks barnyard millet, followed by proso millet and finger millet to a lesser extent. Army worm, cut worm and leaf scrapping beetle appear occasionally in serious form. In certain areas shootfly occur, although it is not a regular pest. Control: When pests are noticed, take up dusting of Endosulfan 4% @ 30kg/ha or Malathion 5% @ 8-10 kg/ha. Seed treatment with Imidacloprid @ 10-12 ml/kg of seed or Thiamethoxam 70 WS @ 3g/ kg of seed may be used. Apply Carbofuran (Furadan 3G) or Phorate 10G at the time of sowing as soil application in the furrows @ 20 kg/ha.
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