Baagvaani
Insect & mite pests Severity: Medium Apple

Apple Root Borer

सेब की जड़ छेदक · Dorysthenes sp.

Apple Root Borer

About Apple Root Borer

Root borer grubs feed on roots, leading to yellowing, wilting and eventual death of trees.

How to spot it

Large white grubs in soil near roots. Sudden wilting and canopy decline.

Prevention

Deep ploughing to expose grubs. Remove weeds. Apply neem cake at planting.

Organic treatment

Drench collar region with chlorpyrifos. Apply Trichoderma and Pseudomonas bioformulations.

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