TAPAS WHITE GRUB LURE

Product Description

White grub is a highly destructive insect pest found across India, including Maharashtra. The larval stage is the most damaging as it feeds aggressively on crop roots, leading to severe yield loss.

Scientific Classification

• Classical Name: Holotrichia consanguinea, Holotrichia serrata
• Both species are widely distributed across the country, including Maharashtra.

Life Cycle

The insect completes its life cycle in 10–12 months, with four distinct stages:

1. Eggs: Female beetles lay 60–70 white-colored eggs after mating, usually in the morning. These hatch in 8–10 days, leading to a rapid increase in population.
2. Larvae (Grubs): Milky white, C-shaped larvae feed on crop roots up to 1 meter underground.
   • H. consanguinea: Larval stage lasts 56–70 days.
   • H. serrata: Larval stage lasts 121–202 days.
3. Pupa: Fully developed larvae pupate in brown earthen cells within the soil. Both species remain in cocoons for 10–16 days before emerging as adults.
4. Beetles: Adults feed on leaves of trees such as Shevaga, Neem, Mango, Banana, Acacia, and Chiku. They are nocturnal feeders and females return to soil to lay eggs.

Note: Except for the adult beetle stage, all other life cycle stages occur underground, making pest control at the beetle stage highly critical.

Benefits of Pest Monitoring

• Enables timely monitoring and effective pest management.
• Safe for the environment with no harmful side effects.
• Effectively controls target pests.
• Helps reduce dependency on chemical pesticides.

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