Paddy bug damage in Guyana was first reported from Leguan in 1904. Outbreaks occurred at irregular intervals... Rice fields have been plagued continuously by the paddy bug. All the rice …

Panicles attacked by the paddy bugs result in wind grains, malformation and discoloration of grains. Consequently there are lower yields, reduced quality and brittleness, which result in …

Paddy bug can feed and reproduce only on rice. Adults and mature nymphs can feed and survive on alternate weed hosts. Predators. A number of predators and egg parasitoids have been …

Apr 1, 2019 · Major Paddy Insect Pests; Control Measures: Guide for common and major insect pests in paddy/rice crop and their control measures.

The paddy bug, Oebalus poe-cilus also known as ‘Ghundi or Stink bug’ is the most im-portant pest of rice in Guy-ana. Adult bugs are shield-shaped, light brown and pos-sess yellow spots …

Mar 2, 2024 · An infestation of paddy bugs (Gandi) is affecting rice farmers on the Corentyne in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). Two of the areas more affected by the infestation are …

The ability of the insects to survive on weeds and grasses around paddy fields, especially during the off-season, poses a major problem for control strategies (Sugimoto and Nugaliyadde, 1996).

Sep 2, 2024 · Brown spot infecting leaves, leaf sheaths, panicle branches, spikelets, and glumes is a fungal disease. The most visible damage is the numerous big spots on the leaves, which …

THE PADDY BUG – Oebalus poecilus Pest Status: The Paddy Bug, commonly known as ‘Ghandi’ is considered one of the most serious pests of rice in all rice growing areas of Guyana. It is a …

This chapter discusses the control of paddy bug, O. poecilus using integrated pest management in Guyana. The use of cultural, chemical and biological control strategies; monitoring and …