Distribution, Biology and Management of White Grubs in North-Western Himalaya
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White Grubs, Distribution, Bioecology, Management.Abstract
The scarabaeid beetles are the most common leaf chafers, whereas larvae or white grubs are among the most destructive soil pests. These are polyphagous pests both in grub and adult stage and inflict heavy damage on various fruit/forest trees, their nurseries, vegetables, lawns and field crops. In north western Himalaya, 187 species of white grubs are known, of which about 20 species attack wide range of plants. Certain species such as Brahmina coriacea (Hope), Holotrichia longipennis Blanch., Anomala dimidiata (Hope), Anomala lineatopennis (Blanch.), Melolontha indica Hope, Melolontha furcicauda Ancey, Polyphylla sikkimensis Brenske, Lepidiota stigma Fab., Maladera insanabilis (Brenske) and Heteronychus lioderes Redt. are of major economic importance infesting potato, ginger, cole crops, fruit crops, field crops and forest nurseries. The biology of some annual species viz., B. coriacea, H. longipennis, Holotrichia sikkimensis Brenske, A. lineatopennis and A. dimidiata have already been studied. Some species like M. indica, M. furcicauda, P. sikkimensis and L. stigma are expected to require 2-3 years to complete their development. Being polyphagous, and no single method of control provides permanent solution for the white grub problem. By adopting integrated approach combining viable options such as biocontrol, physical, mechanical and chemical, this pest can be brought under control.Downloads
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