Leaf folder on rice.: Cnaphalocrocis medinalis; Pata morano poka

Observe closely during the growing season to prevent the pest outbreak.

Avoid closer planting, maintain the spacing 20x20 or 25x15 cm2.

Avoid ratooning.

Flood and plow field after harvesting if possible.

Conserve natural enemies such as Cardiochiles philippinensis, Goniozus spp, Copidosomopsis nacoleiae, Trichomma cnaphalocrocis and Trichogramma spp., predators (spiders) by avoiding the use of broad-spectrum insecticides.

Follow crop rotation.

Placing perching in rice field after transplanting for nesting insectivorous bird.

Use pheromone and light traps to monitor pest incidence.

Monitor weekly from mid tillering to flowering for the presence of the insect pest and damage symptoms.

Look for symptoms (damaged leaves: larvae roll the leaf longitudinally and feed inside on the green tissues). Longitudinal white streaks appear on rolled leaves.

Open rolled leaves to find insect larvae.

ETL: 25% leave damaged

Install pheromone traps (5/acre from planting).

Collection by sweep nets and destruction of moths.Release of Trichogramma chilonis at a rate of 3cc/acre.

Application of azadirachtin at 2 ml/lit of water. Add sticking agent at 1 ml per litre of water.

When using a pesticide or botanical, always wear protective clothing and follow the instructions on the product label, such as dosage, timing of application, pre-harvest interval, max number of sprays, restricted re-entry interval. Do not empty into drains and water sources.