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When it comes
What to look for
Once a month, check the leaves. If they look reddish-brown and twisted, that's a tiny mite, worse in dry weather. After heavy rain, dig up one plant and check the roots — if they're soft or rotting, your soil is holding too much water; dig drainage channels.
Once a month, gently push a finger into the side of the mound. If the soil smells bad or feels mushy, the tuber is rotting — usually from too much water. Dig small drainage channels around the mounds to fix this.
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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