| Species: | |
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Maruca vitrata (Fabricius) |
| Common Name: | |
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Maruca pod borer |
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Bean pod borer |
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Soybean pod borer |
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Mung moth |
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Legume pod borer |
| Damaging Stage: | |
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Larvae
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| Crops Afected: | |
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Legumes
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| Characteristics Damage: | |
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Attacks buds, flowers and pods .
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Larvae bore and feed on flowers and pods creating holes on the affected parts. |
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Affected pods become distorted and frass are often found on the affected areas. |
| Control and Management: | |
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Monitor the area regularly.
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Maintain good field sanitation. |
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Cultivate the soil by plowing and harrowing and use plastic mulch to minimize pupation in the soil. |
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Apply insecticides like triazophos (e.g. Hercules®), diafenthiuron (e.g. Pegasus®) and cartap hydrochloride (e.g. Gemtrak®) when necessary. |
| References: | |
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maruca_vitrata http://www.plantwise.org/KnowledgeBank/Datasheet.aspx?dsid=32566 |
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