Controlling Insects In Maize (Zea Mays)
About the Practice
Use leaves of kevada tree (Pandanus odoratissimus) for control of cheetaraa insects in maize. Cheetaraa insects are often seen in maize crop. This disease is spread through some animals. Sow the plant kevada tree (Pandanus odoratissimus) between the two rows and at the end of farm for the control of insect. It effect is seen within two days. Method is under use since last 25 years and more than 50 % of villagers are using this practice. He has learnt this method from his forefathers. No chemical is used in the method.
About the Innovator
Agro-Ecological Zone: Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) Central Highlands (Malwa), Gujarat Plain And Kathiawar Peninsula, Semi-Arid Eco-Region (5.2) Agro-Climatic Region (Planning Commission) Gujarat plains and hill region (XIII) Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) Middle Gujarat Agro Climatic zone(GJ-3), North Gujarat Zone GJ-4
Address: Mu. Ingrola, Babra, Amreli
District: Ahmedabad
State: Gujarat
PIN Code 365620
Practice Details
Crop: Maize
Crop Scientific Name: (Zea mays)
Crop Vernacular Name: Corn
Ingredients: Leaves of kevada tree (Pandanus odoratissimus)
PAS 1:
"The leaves contain a natural insecticide which has been effective in killing mosquitoes."
https://www.venkatramna-perfumers.com/Blog/Post.aspx?PostRowID=138&&Title=Kewra%20Oil
"The insecticidal effect of pandanus odoratissimus l. (Pandan) leaf extract on periplaneta americana (common household cockroaches)"
https://www.herdin.ph/index.php/partners?view=research&cid=52804
"Antioxidative Activities of constituents Isolated from Pandanus odoratissimus"
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0031942298003902