Paddy White Backed Plant Hopper

Symptoms

Nymphs and adults suck the sap from base of the tiller and cause stunted growth .
Drying of leaves from tip downwards i.e. “Hopper burn” is caused in irregular patches.
Rice plants affected by WBPH appear with hopper burn uniformly in large area throughout the field rather than localized hopper burn patches as in BPH.
Suck the sap and cause stunted growth
“Hopper burn” is caused in irregular patches

Management

ETL - 2 nos. / tiller; when spider is present at 1 no./hill or 1No./hill when spider is absent
Avoid close planting and provide 30 cm rogue spacing at every 2.5 to 3.0 m.
Avoid use of excessive nitrogenous fertilizers.
Control irrigation by intermittent draining
Set up light traps to monitor pest population and to control.
Avoid use of insecticides causing resurgence such as synthetic pyrethroids, methyl parathion, fenthion and quinalphos
Drain the water before the use of insecticides and direct the spray towards the base of the plants.