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  • My four drumstick trees are infested heavily with caterpillars which infest other plants in my garden Is there any eco friendly method avaialble to control this menace? (2008/06/19) New
  • Can pudhina be used to ward off pests such as bugs, beetles from stored food grains? (2008/06/19) New
  • How to prepare insect, pest repellant from arali seeds (neerium indicum) to use in my vegetable garden? (2008/06/05) New
  • What is manpannai sedi thailam also called as mud pot plant nutrient? (2008/05/08)
  • I am interested to know whether any plant extracts are available or can be made to control pests which affect my apple and wheat fields? (2008/05/01)
  • What is ginger garlic extract and how is it prepared? (2008/04/24)
  • Is there any low-cost bio-organic technology available for controlling pest attack in plants? (2008/03/20)
  • I have tried several chemical pesticides for controlling hairy caterpillar menace in my drumstick garden with no effect. Are there any low cost organic sprays available in the (2008/03/13)
  • Is there any low cost weedicide which I can make to control weed menace in my 3-acre gooseberry plantation? (2008/03/13)
  • Is there any organic method to control beetle menace in my rose garden? (2008/01/24)
  • How to control termite infestation at the roots in my 30 year old coconut tree? (2008/01/03)
  • How can I control caterpillar menace infestation in my garden? (2007/11/29)
  • What chemicals should be sprayed to control leaf mosaic virus in Coleus Forskholii planted in my 5 acre field? (2007/08/09)
  • The stems of our drumstick tree is affected by small earthworms like worms which bore into the stem. Sawdust like material is observed spilling out from the holes. Is there an (2007/05/31)
  • Is there any method to control white mould like formation on my hibiscus plants? (2007/02/15)
  • How can we identify plants, which can be used as an effective bio pest repellant? (2007/01/11)
  • The leaves of my papaya trees are getting crinkled and the fruit production has also decreased. Can you suggest any organic remedy for increasing fruit production? (2006/06/22)
  • How can one prevent worm infestation in vegetables and fruits? (2006/05/25)
  • The mango fruits from our garden are infested with worms rendering them unfit for consumption. What can be done to control the entry of worms in the fruits? (2006/04/06)
  • Is there any organic method to control spider menace in gardens? (2006/03/23)
  • The banana plants in my field (rasthali variety in Tamil) have been affected by wilt infestations. How can the spread of this infestation be controlled? (2006/03/09)
  • How to control red pumpkin beetle infestation in my bottle gourd crops grown in about 4 cents? (2006/02/16)
  • How to control white fly infestations in chilli during summer? (2006/02/16)
  • The leaves of my mango trees are severely infested with worms. Infested leaves are transparent and the veins are clearly visible. How can I prevent this? (2006/01/12)
  • The Gulmohar and neem trees in my garden are infested with spiders. How can I control this menace? (2005/12/15)
  • How does one control mealy bug attack in Hibiscus plants? (2005/11/10)
  • How can one prevent formation of worms in vegetables and fruits? (2005/08/04)
  • How is rust disease in groundnut controlled? (2004/12/30)
  • Is there any biological/organic control method to eliminate cuscuta? (2004/11/18)
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