Detail:

Rice horn caterpillar is a serious pest of paddy crop (Oryza sativa), it feeds on leaves and young penicles. This all results in yield loss. To control this insect pest, 500 g seeds and one kilogram leaves of castor (Ricinus communis) are fine grinded and one liter of concentrate extract is prepared from it. About 5 L water is added in this concentrate extract and sprayed on the pest affected crop. The remedy controls about 50 % of pest in paddy crop.

Knowledge Provider / Innovator: Ibrahimbhai Rahmanbhai Shaik
Address: Ahwa
District: Dang
State: Gujarat
PIN Code 370465

Crop: Castor
Crop Family: Euphorbiaceae
Crop Scientific Name: (Ricinus communis)
Crop Vernacular Name: Castor
Formulation: To control this insect pest, 500 g seeds and one kilogram leaves of castor (Ricinus communis) are fine grinded and one liter of concentrate extract is prepared from it.
Ingredients: Seeds and leaves of castor (Ricinus communis)

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PAS 1:

"A combination of red chilli along with castor seeds is used effectively to ward off any pests."
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