Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor)
Shoot Bug (Peregrinus maidis)
Symptoms
- Plants become unhealthy stunted & yellow
- Leaves wither from top downwards.
- Panicle formation is inhibited & the plants die if attack is severe
- Honeydew secreted by bug causes growth of scooty mould on leaves
- Adults yellowish brown to dark brown with translucent wings
Management
- Conserve egg parasitoids and predators - Coccinella septumpunctatum, Menochilus sexmaculatus, Geocoris tricolor.
Chemical Control
| Sl.No | Generic Name | Trade Name | Color code | Dosage/litre | Knapsack Sprayer (Capacity 10L) | Dosage/acre (200 L) | Dosage/hectare (500 L) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimethoate 30 EC | Nugor, Rogor, Tagor, Tara 909 | Yellow | 1 ml/ litre of water | 10 ml | 200 ml | 500 ml |
Extremely Toxic
Highly Toxic
Moderately Toxic
