Why crop farmers should keep bees
September 24, 2024October 30, 2024
Flacherie is a bacterial disease caused by Streptococci, bacilus bacteria. It is prevalent during summer crop. 30 to 100% crop loss during summer.
Causes:
High temperature & RH
Poor ventilation
Poor sanitation
Improper bed cleaning
Feeding of wet leaves
Accumulation of faeces
Feeding of contaminated leaves
Overcrowding of worms
Symptoms:
Sluggish movement
Loss of appetite
Shrinkage of abdominal segment
Swollen thorax
Vomiting of fluid
Loss of clasping power
Body softened & rupture
Blackening of Thorax
Control measures:
Effective disinfection of rearing house/ appliances
Avoid overcrowding
Maintain optimum temperature & Relative humidity
Avoid feeding diseased & contaminated leaf
Collect diseased worms & destroy
Proper bed cleaning
Proper sanitation & Hygiene
