Dr. Phyto
Sugarcane borer
Diatraea saccharalis
Symptoms
Caterpillars tunnel inside the stalk, leaving entry holes plugged with frass; 'dead-heart' in young cane, weakened stalks that snap, and red rot entering the bore holes. Tiny egg masses sit on the leaves.
Treatment
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