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Rhizome Scale
Plant disease guide · TerraceFarming
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What causes Rhizome Scale?
Tiny insects sucking sap from rhizomes in the soil.
How to treat Rhizome Scale
Apply well-rotted organic manure like sheep or poultry manure to the soil to improve plant vigor and deter rhizome scales. Collect and destroy any damaged leaves to reduce existing populations. For active infestations, spray a neem-garlic emulsion or Lecanicillium lecanii solution.
How to prevent Rhizome Scale
Rhizome treatment before sowing with Dimethoate.
Crops commonly affected
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