Stalkborers (maize, pink, chilo)
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Stalkborers (maize, pink, chilo)
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Stalkborers (maize, pink, chilo)
Intro & Fun Fact:
Caterpillars that bore into the stems of crops like maize and sorghum.
Fun fact: One borer can destroy an entire stalk from the inside!
Why they exist:
- Continuous maize planting
- Late-season weedy growth
- Unmanaged crop residues
- Warm, moist seasons
- No crop rotation
Prevention tips:
- Rotate crops
- Remove crop debris post-harvest
- Use early-maturing varieties
- Apply BT or pheromone traps
- Keep fields weed-free