Rat Control

er Diseases affecting Shisham

  • Ganoderma Lucidum (Fungus of roots)
  • Pin Hole Beetles (Borers of Shisham)
  • Long Horn Beetles (Borer of Shisham)

Major Pests of Forest

Defoliator

The defoliator usually attack nurseries, regeneration and afforestation areas.“Organophosphate”spray is used to kill leaf defoliator and large variety of other insects, with the doze of half leter per acre with a ratio of 1:160=0.6% solution in water.Rats are incredibly adaptable creatures, capable of thriving in a wide range of environments. They are known for their ability to gnaw through almost any material, including wood, plastic, and even lead pipes, which can result in costly damage to buildings. Additionally, rats are prolific breeders; a single pair of rats can produce hundreds of offspring in just one year, allowing a small problem to rapidly escalate into a major infestation.

Porcupine

The porcupine attack on nurseries and regeneration and afforestation areas.Fumigation of burrows is done with Aluminum Phosphide (Tablets) at a ratio of 5 Tablets per hole and then the burrow is plugged with soil.Rats are incredibly adaptable creatures, capable of thriving in a wide range of environments. They are known for their ability to gnaw through almost any material, including wood, plastic, and even lead pipes, which can result in costly damage to buildings. Additionally, rats are prolific breeders; a single pair of rats can produce hundreds of offspring in just one year, allowing a small problem to rapidly escalate into a major infestation.

Termite

Termite also attack on young plants.Chloropyrifos” is used at a ratio of 1 liter per acre through flood irrigation by mixing the pesticide in water drop by drop at the inlet (source of water).Rats are incredibly adaptable creatures, capable of thriving in a wide range of environments. They are known for their ability to gnaw through almost any material, including wood, plastic, and even lead pipes, which can result in costly damage to buildings. Additionally, rats are prolific breeders; a single pair of rats can produce hundreds of offspring in just one year, allowing a small problem to rapidly escalate into a major infestation.

Rat

Rat also attack on young plants.Field rats are controlled by “Aluminium Phosphide” Fumigation of burrows with Aluminium Phosphide (Tablets) @ 1 Tablets per hole and  then plug the burrow with cover with soil and baiting of various rodenticide Rats are incredibly adaptable creatures, capable of thriving in a wide range of environments. They are known for their ability to gnaw through almost any material, including wood, plastic, and even lead pipes, which can result in costly damage to buildings. Additionally, rats are prolific breeders; a single pair of rats can produce hundreds of offspring in just one year, allowing a small problem to rapidly escalate into a major infestation.

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