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Managing Trichoplusia ni: Identification and Monitoring with Inspagro

Today, we're going to address a pest that has concerned farmers around the world, Trichoplusia ni, also known as the false cabbage looper. This insect, belonging to the lepidopteran group, can cause significant damage to a variety of commercial crops. In this post, we'll explore the impacts of Trichoplusia ni on your farms, how to identify and monitor this pest using the Inspagro app, which facilitates offline field monitoring registration with geolocated photos and agronomic parameters. Illustration Impacts on Commercial Crops Trichoplusia ni is a polyphagous pest, meaning it feeds on a wide range of hosts, including important commercial crops like soy, tomato, cotton, and many others. The larvae are responsible for the damage, feeding on the leaves, and in severe cases, can consume large areas of leaf tissue, resulting in significant losses in productivity and quality. Field Identification Correctly identifying Trichoplusia ni is the first step towards effective integrated p...
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Identifying and Controlling Eleusine indica with Inspagro

Welcome to the Inspagro blog, the innovative solution transforming how farmers monitor, record, and share crucial information about their crops. Today, we're discussing one of the most persistent and invasive weeds farmers face: Eleusine indica, also known as goosegrass. We'll delve into its impacts on commercial crops, how to identify it, and the best way to monitor it using Inspagro. Illustration Understanding Eleusine indica Eleusine indica, belonging to the grass family, is a highly adaptable and resistant weed common in both agricultural and non-agricultural areas. Its rapid growth and ability to produce a large number of seeds make it a significant threat to commercial crops. Impacts on Commercial Crops Competition for Resources: Eleusine indica intensely competes with crops for water, nutrients, and light, significantly reducing crop productivity and quality. Host for Pests and Diseases: It serves as a host for various pests and diseases, transferring them to cultivate...

Effective Management of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) with Inspagro: Strategies and Monitoring

Farmers and agronomists face numerous challenges in the field, and one of the most significant is the presence of pests that can compromise both the quality and quantity of the crop yield. Among these pests, the caterpillar Spodoptera frugiperda, commonly known as the fall armyworm, stands out due to its destructive potential, not just in soybean plantations but also in a variety of other crops. In this post, we will delve into the impacts of this pest, how to identify it, and effectively monitor it using the powerful Inspagro app. Illustration Impacts of Spodoptera frugiperda The fall armyworm is part of the lepidopteran group and is notorious for its ability to consume a wide range of crops. While soybeans are one of its primary targets, crops such as corn, cotton, and even some vegetables can also suffer severe damage. The damage starts in the larval stage, as the caterpillars voraciously feed on the leaves, and can progress to more vital parts of the plant, such as flowers and pods...