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Bud Borer Attack
Plant disease guide · TerraceFarming
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What causes Bud Borer Attack?
Larvae of moths bore into flower buds and developing flowers, creating holes and causing significant damage to the blooms.
How to treat Bud Borer Attack
Spray with a solution of neem oil (30ml per liter of water) or *Bacillus thuringiensis* (Bt) (2g per liter of water) targeting the buds. Hand-pick and destroy affected buds.
How to prevent Bud Borer Attack
Trim bunds before planting, practice summer ploughing to expose and destroy pupae, plant border crops like red gram or cowpea to attract natural enemies, and install bird perches in the growing area.
Crops commonly affected
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