Specialists in plant protection warn that some of the crops risk being affected by diseases and pests following the recent heavy rain. Production will diminish considerably if the diseases that may develop on autumn stalk plant fields are not combated, IPN reports.
According to the National Food Safety Agency, the main pests that can attack the cereal crops in the period are the Asian grain beetles that started to grow in number in the second decade of April and the cereal flies, red stalk worms and mites that become more active towards the end of May. The pests can be combated by using homologated insecticides, according to the State Register.
The Colorado beetle will pose an increased threat to potatoes, tomatoes and eggplants. An adult beetle can eat all the leaves of a plant in only 2-3 days. It is recommended using homologated insecticides, according to the State Register, to fight the Colorado beetles.
Orchards will continue to be attacked by tree inspect pests. The vineyards must be treated with such chemicals as fungicide in order to combat grape insect pests.
Farmers can find out more information about the development of diseases and pests at the local offices of the National Food Safety Agency.
