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Rice gall midge
A small fly whose larva turns the rice shoot into a hollow tube that gives no grain.
Attacks
When it comes
| Crop | Stage | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Rice | Establishment | Scout twice weekly |
What to look for
Rice, establishment
Twice a week, check the rice. If the centre leaf of a plant is rolled into a tube like an onion, that's gall midge. Also walk the edges — rats can chew through whole patches in a single night.
Also watch for
General advice from crop guides for Ghana. Before you spray, ask your agro-input dealer for a product registered for this pest, read the label, and wear gloves. For a serious attack, call your district agriculture office or an agronomist.
Catch it early
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