| PWD Control Id | 137 |
| Crop ID | Purple Amaranth |
| Pwd Name | Larvae of the stem borer Lixus truncatulus |
| Pwd Type | Pest |
| Causal Agent | NULL |
| Symptoms | The basal part of the plant containing the pupae swells and plant growth is much retarded. |
| Control | Many commercial growers now spray with insecticides regularly, up to twice a week, instead of using the traditional control method of spreading wood ash to dispel insects. In order to avoid harmful residues, the use of less toxic chemicals is strongly recommended. |
| Notes | NULL |
| Metadata Id | 8,668 |