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    Question

    Stem application in cotton is followed for the

    management of:
    A borers Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B boll worms Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C sucking insects Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D root feeders Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In this method, sucking pest incidence was controlled by the stem application of systemic insecticides of Monocrotophos 1:4 ratio at 20 days after sowing and Imidacloprid 200 SL with water in 1:20 ration at 40 and 60 days after sowing. Within three days of application the population of sucking pests was reduced.

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