ICAR-CPCRI scientists sensitise farmers on biological management of coconut black-headed caterpillar
Scientists from ICAR-CPCRI conducted a sensitization program for coconut farmers in Udupi district regarding the biological management of the black-headed caterpillar. The team demonstrated sustainable pest control methods, including the use of larval parasitoids to protect crops.
Why it matters
Promoting biological pest management helps farmers reduce reliance on chemical pesticides, protecting both crop yields and the local ecosystem.
ICAR-CPCRI scientists sensitise farmers on biological management of coconut black-headed caterpillar left Scientists sensitising farmers on the biological management of coconut black-headed caterpillar, at Hadavu village in Kundapura taluk of Udupi district, on Tuesday. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/x0kdrv/article71588391.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/3AFEBB32-4D6E-4248-9DEB-5E9742BE10F7.JPG SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT KARNATAKA MANGALURU 15-10-2026 Scientists sensitising farmers on the biological management of coconut black-headed caterpillar (Opisina arenosella), a sporadic defoliator pest of coconut, at Hadavu village, Kundapura taluk, Udupi district, on Tuesday, October 13. – Special Arrangement MANGALURU The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasaragod, in collaboration with the Karnataka State Horticulture Department, organised a farmer sensitisation programme on the biological management of coconut black-headed caterpillar (Opisina arenosella), a sporadic defoliator pest of coconut, at Hadavu village in Kundapura taluk of Udupi district, on Tuesday. A team of scientists led by A. Josephrajkumar, head, crop protection of ICAR-CPCRI, Rajkumar, Prathibha P.S.
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