'Fall Army' attack on mecca, crisis on thousands of hectares, experts told measures

Agricultural News: ‘Fall Army’ attack on Mecca, crisis on thousands of hectares, experts said the measures were last updated: August 8, 2025, 17:24 IST Agricultural News: There is more heat and humus in the current weather conditions. This season promotes the spread of this insect. This year, the irregularity of rain and temperature fluctuations has already weakened the maize crop, … Read more Khandwa. This time in the Nimar zone of Madhya Pradesh, there is a serious crisis on maize crop. The Boers sowed on a large scale on a large scale, but now the crop has been attacked by other diseases, including Fall Army Worm. As a result, the crop standing in thousands of hectares reached the waste and the farmers are very upset. Agricultural expert Navneet Revapati tells Local 18 that Fall Army Worm is a kind of worm that attacks in the herd and leaks the crop very quickly. This is especially aimed at the maize crop. According to experts, this insect is more active at night and ruins everything from leaves to maize grains. This insect lays eggs in the soft parts of the plants, which turn into a destroyed worm within a few days. Current weather conditions are more heat and moist. This season promotes the spread of this insect. This year, the irregularity of rain and temperature fluctuations has already weakened the maize crop, which has benefited from these insects. Navneet Revapati says that the farmers of Nimar planted maize this time with great expectations. The costs also came more and wages, but now this insect that spreads in the fields has raised the concern. In many places, Illley cleared the entire ropes, which existed the possibility of a large decrease in the products. 1. Combination of amecin benzoate+tyomethoxum- It is very effective to control the insect. 2. ChlorranranTraniliprorol 18.5%- Spray at 60 ml per acre. 3. EMACTIN BENZOATE 1.9%- This is also an effective option. 4. Chloropyerifoss 20%- Insect is useful in control. Expert advisors also advise experts to spray these chemicals only if the height of the crop is not high. If the crop has grown, then spray it only by wearing a full security kit. It is necessary to cover the body during spraying so that there is no health risk. Farmers are advised to monitor the crop regularly. Look at the presence of insect eggs or worm in the morning and evening crop leaves and in the middle. If the insect is seen in time, contact the expert immediately and spray the chemicals. Farmers’ organizations are demanded from the government that the agriculture division should practice from town to town and provide them with pesticides. Compensation must also be made for farmers whose crops have been completely destroyed. However, the protection of the crop depends not only on pesticides, but also on the awareness and readiness of the farmer. If proper measures are taken on time, this disaster can be avoided, but the price of negligence may have to be paid by losing the hard work of the entire season. Location: Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh first published: August 8, 2025, 17:24 IST HimAgricuture Mecature ‘Fall Army’ Attack on Mecca, Crisis on Thousands of Hectares, experts told measures