Diagnostic field visit
Date : 16/11/2024
Field visit : Palaruvi FPO
Banana plot visit for problem diagnosis
Scientist in charge: Dr Lekha M ( Plant Protection)
Diagnostic field visit of KVK scientist
Pest Alert:
Outbreak of Plague Caterpillar,Tiracola Plagiala (Walker) Noctuidae in Cassava in Kollam district.
Severe outbreak of a Noctuid caterpillar namely plague caterpillar was noticed in the Ummannoor panchayat of Kottarakkara block in Kollam district. The sporadic outbreak was observed in the tapioca fields of Mr.Jose of Andoor, Ummannoor panchayat causing complete defoliation of the 4 months old plants in an area of around one acre.As per the information received from Ummannoor Krishi Bhavan, a team of scientist from Kerala Agricultural University comprising Dr Lekha M Asst.Professor (Agrl.Entomology), Dr Saroj Kumar V,Asst.professor (Horticulture) from Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kollam and Dr Manu C R Asst.Professor ( Agrl.Entomology) from Farming System Research Station Sadanandapuram visited the infested area The team discussed the problem thoroughly with the farmer, collected samples of pests, and gave scientific recommendation for curbing the problem.Management measures recommended.
Multi diagnostic field visit of KVK scientist(Dr.Lekha M,Entomology) along with Dr.Haseena Bhaskar Professor, Department of Agricultural Entomology, college of horticulture Vellanikkara and Agricultural Officer, Anchal outbreak of red spider mile in the cassava growing tracts .Location Anchal Yeram, Edamulackal
Date:24 January 2024
Diagnostic field visit at Panampatta, Pathanapuram in bitter gourd field of Shri Raju ( Vegetable grower) of Kollam district .
Problem identified: Nutritional disorder.
Advocated, recommended application of macro and micro nutrients
Date:03 November 2023
Flare up of red chilocorous predatory ladybird in cassava scale infested field of Kollam district
(Aonidomytilus albus Vs Chilocorous circumdatus)
Cassava scale, Aonidomytilus albus infestation was noticed in Alayamon panchayath. The seriously infested plots received a fairly high population of predatory beetle red lady Bird, Chilocorous circumdatus.The KVK team of scientist, Dr.Lekha M & Dr.Saroj Kumar V along with LEADS field staff (Mrs. Raji Rajesh) visited the farmers field(Mr.Varghese Samuel). Conducted awareness on the importance of conserving natural enemies to farmers and extension functionaries of department of agriculture through monthly technology advisories and weekly Agromet Advisory Services of KVK Kollam. Advocated to restrict the use of chemical pesticides in the plots with good predator population.
Date:26 October 2023
Conducted MDDTV at Nilamel to investigate problem in dragon fruit plant cultivated in an area of Nilamel symptoms were observed in leaves as well as fruits and suggested fungiside spray as per recommendation
