21,22,23,24. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
21. Integrated pest management in Rice Avoid water stagnation – level the field Summer ploughing Trimming and plastering the bunds Maintain weed free condition in the field and bunds Transplanting at appropriate stage after removal of terminal part (2 to 4") of seedlings to reduce the chances of carrying and migration of immature stages of yellow stem borer. Leaving alleys (30 cm) after every 5 meters in the main field is advantageous for field monitoring as well as manual movement to take up required interventions Drain excess water from field. Flood the nursery. Ducks can be allowed to pick up bugs and larvae Regulating 'N' applications to avoid nutritional resurgence of plant and leaf hoppers. Supplementing N with K2O and neem coated materials for better utility and reduction of negative effects. Use recommended dose of N-fertilizer Harvesting of crop to ground level to reduce the chanc