Animals and birds

Birds

Flocks of birds eat ripening rice grain.

Attacks

When it comes

CropStageCheck
RiceGrain fillScout daily

What to look for

Rice, grain fill

Birds can ruin a whole field of soft rice in days. Set up scarecrows, hang shiny things, or have a child guard the field at peak hours. Rice bugs and rats both stay busy at this stage too.

Also watch for

General advice from crop guides for Ghana. Before you spray, ask your agro-input dealer for a product registered for this pest, read the label, and wear gloves. For a serious attack, call your district agriculture office or an agronomist.

Catch it early

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