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Preventing worms

How can one prevent formation of worms in vegetables and fruits?

C. Seshacharyulu
Chennai

Worm infestation is a common problem in vegetable and fruit cultivation. On early detection, a light spray of malathion (2ml dissolved in one litre of water) and for advanced stages of infestation, metasystax (2ml dissolved in one litre of water) may be done to prevent the infestation.

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