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Red Pumpkin Beetle: Pest Control Guide by bsbo25050 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Raphidopalpa foveicollis, or the Red Pumpkin Beetle, is a significant pest of cucurbits in India, damaging leaves, roots, and fruits, particularly during the cotyledon stage. Control methods include ploughing, manual collection, and the use of insecticides, with an emphasis on promoting healthy plant growth and utilizing biocontrol agents. The beetle undergoes a lifecycle consisting of egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages, with adults being active fliers and capable of causing extensive damage to crops.
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- bsbo25050
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