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Monitoring on Jute and Allied Fibrecrops

Farukuzzaman
CSO
Entomology Department,Pest Management Division, BJRI, Manik Mia Avenue, Dhaka-1207

Md. Nazrul Islam
SSO
Entomology Department,Pest Management Division, BJRI, Manik Mia Avenue, Dhaka-1207

Ahsanul Haque
SO
Entomology Department,Pest Management Division, BJRI, Manik Mia Avenue, Dhaka-1207

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

During the visits by the scientists of Entomology Department, BJRI to the substation of JAES (Manikgonj), Chandina, Kishorgonj, Faridpur, Rangpur and the adjacent farmers jute field. Medium to high yellow mite infestation was observed in the month of May and June, Whereas hairy caterpiller, apion and red mite infestation were moderate in all the survey places. A poor to medium infestation of yellow mite, hairy caterpiller and red mite were also observed on late jute seed crops at JAES during September to October. At Pakhimara sub station of BJRI in Patuakhali District, moderate infestation of yellow mite and apion was observed on jute crop during the month of September. Jute hairy caterpillar for the first time found to infest radish crop in the field of JAES during the month of December. Kenaf seed weevil (Zabrotes subfasciatus) was found to infest kenaf seeds in the month of March to April at Central Station, Dhaka in storage condition.

Keywords: Monitor, Insect, Mite pests, Jute, Allied fibre crops

Location: Manikganj, Chandina, Kishoreganj, Faridpur, Rangpur

Start Date: 01-01-2004

End Date: 30-12-2004

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Jute

Objectives:

To surveillance and monitoring of insect and mite pests are essential for pest forecasting
To provide correct timing of management of pest population

Methodology:

Experimental plots and farmers fields of regional stations of BJRI were selected for data. The data on the insect and mite pests were collected through a schedule format developed for the purpose keeping the objectives in view. Direct observation and laboratory study was also be source of research information.

Source of Information: Annual Report,2004, BJRI

Article Link (Online Journal):

Funding Source:

1. Government

Budget: Three thousand taka only

Total Budget (Tk.) : Three thousand taka only

Achievement/Findings:

Medium to high yellow mite infestation was observed in the month of May and June, Whereas hairy caterpiller, apion and red mite infestation were moderate in all the survey places. A poor to medium infestation of yellow mite, hairy caterpiller and red mite were also observed on late jute seed crops at JAES during September to October. At Pakhimara sub station of BJRI in Patuakhali District, moderate infestation of yellow mite and apion was observed on jute crop during the month of September. Jute hairy caterpillar for the first time found to infest radish crop in the field of JAES during the month of December. Kenaf seed weevil (Zabrotes subfasciatus) was found to infest kenaf seeds in the month of March to April at Central Station, Dhaka in storage condition.

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