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Protect Paddy Crop From Brown Planthopper And Hopper Burn
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News18•06-10-2026, 19:09
Protect Paddy Crop From Brown Planthopper And Hopper Burn
- •The brown planthopper attacks the lower part of paddy plants and sucks sap, leading to hopper burn and crop drying.
- •Young farmer Ranzod Singh advises using balanced fertilizers and avoiding excessive nitrogen to prevent pest attraction.
- •Maintain proper distance between plants to ensure air circulation and sunlight reach the stems, reducing moisture.
- •Drain accumulated water from the field when pest outbreaks increase to decrease moisture and halt pest growth.
- •Spray insecticides like Imidacloprid or Pymetrozine directly on the lower part of the plants near the stem for effective results.
Key Questions Answered
Hopper burn refers to the condition where paddy plants turn yellow, dry up, and become brown due to the brown planthopper hiding in the lower part of the plant and continuously sucking its sap.
Farmers should first drain out accumulated water from the field to reduce moisture and allow sunlight to reach the lower stems. Following this, insecticides like Imidacloprid or Pymetrozine should be sprayed specifically near the base of the plants where the pests hide.
Excessive amounts of nitrogen or urea make the leaves and stems of the paddy plants overly tender and succulent, which rapidly attracts the brown planthopper and increases the pest's outbreak.
