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Girdle Beetle
Plant disease guide · TerraceFarming
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What causes Girdle Beetle?
Beetle cuts a ring around the stem, causing top wilting.
How to treat Girdle Beetle
Manually collect and destroy infested plant parts and apply neem seed kernel extract as an egg-laying repellent. Encourage natural predators and use bio-agents like Beauveria bassiana for mild infestations. Implement cultural practices such as crop rotation and deep ploughing.
How to prevent Girdle Beetle
Remove and destroy the 'girdled' (ringed) plant parts.
Crops commonly affected
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