Pulses

Pests

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Caterpillars, Pod Borers

The larva has a whitish to pale-green or pale-brown body with irregular brownish

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Aphids

Small black green to grey pest that feeds on plant leaves/fruits resulting to black

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Thrips

Small caterpillars that feeds by drawing some line on the top of the leaves causing

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White Flies

Damage on bean and pea occurs from adult feeding. Severe infestation may be retarded.

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Leaf Miners

Small caterpillars that feeds by drawing some line on the top of the leaves causing

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Red Spider Mites

Causes whitening or yellowing of leaves, which then dry out and eventually fall off

Diseases

Powdery Mildew

White superficial powdery fungal growth on leaves, Yellow to brown discoloration of

Botrytis

Where affected tissue softens, becomes water-soaked, and turns brown.

Leaf Spots

Small circular dark spots on lower leaves and/or stems, Leaf yellowing, Leaf edges

Rust

Small white flakes on leaves and stems, Develop into circular or elongated orange

Anthracnose

Angular dark brown spots on leaves with yellow border, elongated patches with sunken

Weeds

Pig weed

Highly aggressive, fast growing annual with a red upright stem and soft green

Sow thistle

Tall, succulent plant with soft stems and spiked, waxy leaves that often release milk

Thorn apple

Large, upright plant that grows over a meter tall and produces poisonous seeds in a

Black Nightshade

Short, spreading broadleaf plant closely related to the potato. Produces seeds in

Oxalis

Heart-shaped, trifoliate leaf structure similar to clover but with triangular leaf

Mexican marigold

Small yellow flowers on a tall stem, and strong smell that can contaminate the grain

Black jack

Very common fast growing arable weed. Found in open ground and easy to control with

Nutsedge

These are perennial plants that are commonly found in shallow water or moist soils