EntoSphere by Pujitha

  “Feeding Behavior of Pink Bollworm is Changing – Now It Attacks Early and Hides in Open Flowers!” This isn't just a scientific observation; it's a critical alert for every cotton farmer, especially in North India. The old rules for managing this devastating pest no longer apply. Changing Feeding Behavior of Pink Bollworm To protect your crop, you need to understand how the enemy has adapted. Pink Bollworm: Then vs. Now For years, farmers followed a predictable pattern for Pink Bollworm (PBW) management. Traditional Behavior: PBW was known to attack mid-to-late season cotton. The larvae would feed inside squares and young bolls, causing "rosette flowers"—flowers that fail to open because the petals are stuck together by the larva's webbing and frass. What's Changing Now: A new and dangerous trend is emerging. The infestation is happening much earlier, just after flowering begins. The larvae are now commonly found feeding inside open flowers , often without ...

What causes over $60 billion in crop losses annually, threatens the staple food of 500 million people, and is getting worse with climate change?  The culprit is smaller than your fingernail. It’s not the bite that kills the crop; it’s the virus left behind. Insect Vectors and Global Crop Loss Insects are the world's most efficient couriers for plant pathogens. As vectors, they don't just chew on leaves; they deliver viruses, bacteria, and phytoplasmas directly into a plant's vascular system. This can trigger devastating epidemics that wipe out entire harvests. Global Crisis Snapshots This isn't a localized issue; it's a worldwide threat to our food supply, impacting economies and livelihoods from continent to continent. Citrus Greening (HLB) in the Americas: Vectored by the Asian Citrus Psyllid, this bacterial disease has decimated citrus groves in Florida and Brazil, costing the industry billions and endangering the entire supply of orange juice. Cassava Mosaic Di...