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Survey of Insect Pests in Cotton and Soybean Fields across Cardinal Directions of Digras Region, Yavatmal District (Maharashtra, India)

Author(s) Mr. Rohan Ramesh Chavhan
Country India
Abstract Agriculture is the economic cornerstone of the Digras taluka in Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, where cotton (Gossypium spp.) and soybean (Glycine max) are principal Kharif crops. The productivity of these crops, however, is severely constrained by a wide spectrum of insect pests, leading to significant economic losses annually.Despite the regional importance of these crops,There has been a notable paucity of systematic, localized entomological surveys,leaving region-specific pest dynamics poorly understood.The primary objective was to identify and document the diversity of major and minor pests across the locality.These fields were strategically selected to represent the four cardinal directions (east, west, north, and south) of the Digras region to ensure a spatially comprehensive assessment.This study provides the first foundational, region-specific pest data for Digras.It underscore the urgent need for targeted pest monitoring and the development of localized Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies.This research serves as essential groundwork for future methodological and intervention-focused studies aimed at enhancing crop productivity and supporting the livelihoods of local farmers.
Keywords Cotton pests, Soybean pests,Sap-sucking insects,Pest survey Maharashtra,Integrated Pest Management(IPM)
Field Biology > Zoology
Published In Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-05-13

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