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Early Shoot Borer
Plant disease guide · TerraceFarming
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What causes Early Shoot Borer?
Chilo infuscatellus larvae boring into young shoots.
How to treat Early Shoot Borer
Apply Chlorantraniliprole (Ferterra) granules in the soil.
How to prevent Early Shoot Borer
Trash mulching and light earthing up at 45 days.
Crops commonly affected
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