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Sorghum Shoot Fly
Plant disease guide · TerraceFarming
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What causes Sorghum Shoot Fly?
Larvae causing 'dead hearts'.
How to treat Sorghum Shoot Fly
Practice early sowing and intercropping with lablab or cowpea to reduce shoot fly incidence. Apply Neem Seed Kernel Extract (NSKE) as a foliar spray, and use fish meal traps to capture adult flies.
How to prevent Sorghum Shoot Fly
Early sowing.
Crops commonly affected
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