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Anthracnose fungal disease in Sorghum
e. Chemical control:
When above mentioned efforts fail to control pests, recommended
chemicals may be used at proper stage.
Integrated Weed Management (IWM)
It is an important component of a total IPM program. Weeds not only decrease fodder /seed
yield by competing with crop for water, light and nutrients but also make fodder unpalatable.
Weeds also provide shelter to many insect-pests and cause diseases leading to economic losses.
IWM combines a variety of approaches to suppress weeds and reduces dependence on herbicides
for weed control.
a. Deep tillage during summer.
b. Proper field preparation.
c. Sowing of certified/truthfully labelled fodder seed for fodder production.
d. Application of well decomposed farm yard manure.
e. Keeping irrigation channels and field boundaries free from weeds.
f. Using crop residues for mulching.
g. Changing crop sequences.
Precautions to be taken while handling, applying and storing pesticides
i. Keep the container of pesticides in a locked place, away from children, animals and food.
ii. Use pesticides as per instructions mentioned on the container.
iii. Buy pesticides from reputed source. Do not buy expired pesticides.
iv. Wear hand gloves, face mask and full clothes while applying pesticides.
v. Spray pesticides in cool and calm weather.
vi. Do not wash spray equipment’s in ponds and rivers.
vii. Empty containers and packets of insecticides should be disposed properly.