{"id":80554,"date":"2024-03-25T06:34:20","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T06:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mohameday987.shop\/staging1\/?p=80554"},"modified":"2024-08-21T19:24:34","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T19:24:34","slug":"stem-borer-in-sweet-pepper-plant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldofplants.ai\/en\/stem-borer-in-sweet-pepper-plant\/","title":{"rendered":"Stem borer in sweet pepper plants: symptoms, causes, control"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter-rtl ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents of the article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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href=\"https:\/\/worldofplants.ai\/en\/stem-borer-in-sweet-pepper-plant\/#%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AE%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%A6%D8%B1_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AA%D8%AC%D8%A9_%D8%B9%D9%86_%D8%A5%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%B1_%D8%AD%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%B1_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%82_%D9%81%D9%8A_%D9%86%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%AA_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%84%D9%81%D9%84_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%84%D9%88\" >Losses resulting from the spread of stem borers in sweet pepper plants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/worldofplants.ai\/en\/stem-borer-in-sweet-pepper-plant\/#%D9%85%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%AD%D8%A9_%D8%AD%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%B1_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%82_%D9%81%D9%8A_%D9%86%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%AA_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%84%D9%81%D9%84_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%84%D9%88\" >Controlling stem borers in sweet pepper plants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/worldofplants.ai\/en\/stem-borer-in-sweet-pepper-plant\/#%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A1%D8%A7%D8%AA_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%A9_%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%B1_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%82_%D9%81%D9%8A_%D9%86%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%AA_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%84%D9%81%D9%84_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%84%D9%88\" >Preventive measures for stem borers in sweet pepper plants<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/worldofplants.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pepper-stem-borer-lophobaris-piperis-stock-photo-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Pepper Stem Borer Lophobaris Piperis Stock Photo 2356255347 | Shutterstock\" class=\"wp-image-80556\" title=\"\u062d\u0641\u0627\u0631 \u0627\u0644\u0633\u0627\u0642 \u0641\u064a \u0646\u0628\u0627\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0641\u0644\u0641\u0644 \u0627\u0644\u062d\u0644\u0648 - \u0639\u0627\u0644\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u0646\u0628\u0627\u062a\u0627\u062a\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The stem borer is a serious pest that weakens the structure of the sweet pepper plant, threatening production. This article from the \u201cWORLD OF PLANTS\u201d website explains how to identify stem borers on sweet pepper plants and methods of prevention and control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D8%A3%D8%B3%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%A8_%D8%AD%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%B1_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%82_%D9%81%D9%8A_%D9%86%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%AA_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%84%D9%81%D9%84_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%84%D9%88\"><\/span><strong>Causes of stem borers in sweet pepper plants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Disease name: Stem borer of sweet pepper plant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scientific name: <em>Lophobaris Piperis<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type of disease: insect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disease family:<em> Curculionidae<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pepper plants are infected with nymphs and mature borer insects, and the infection occurs in the nursery or after being transferred to the field, where tunnels raised above the soil surface and winding can be seen after irrigating the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D8%A3%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B6_%D8%AD%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%B1_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%82_%D9%81%D9%8A_%D9%86%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%AA_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%84%D9%81%D9%84_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%84%D9%88\"><\/span><strong>Symptoms of stem borers in sweet pepper plants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mature insects and nymphs bite plants below the surface of the soil, which leads to the plants wilting and dying. The insect can also create holes or tunnels in the pepper fruits that come into contact with wet soil, causing them to rot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A9_%D8%AA%D8%B7%D9%88%D8%B1_%D8%AD%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%B1_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%82_%D9%81%D9%8A_%D9%86%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%AA_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%84%D9%81%D9%84_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%84%D9%88\"><\/span><strong>Stem borer development cycle in sweet pepper plants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Borer insects live in the soil until suitable conditions are available for the nymphs to mature and form adults that attack the pepper crop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B8%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%81_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%85%D8%A9_%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%B1_%D8%AD%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%B1_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%82_%D9%81%D9%8A_%D9%86%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%AA_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%84%D9%81%D9%84_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%84%D9%88\"><\/span><strong>Suitable conditions for the spread of stem borers in sweet pepper plants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The borer insect needs high humidity and temperatures ranging between 15-20 degrees Celsius.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AE%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%A6%D8%B1_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AA%D8%AC%D8%A9_%D8%B9%D9%86_%D8%A5%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%B1_%D8%AD%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%B1_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%82_%D9%81%D9%8A_%D9%86%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%AA_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%84%D9%81%D9%84_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%84%D9%88\"><\/span><strong>Losses resulting from the spread of stem borers in sweet pepper plants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The borer is considered one of the main pests of pepper plants, which can reduce the yield by up to 72%, as it attacks the stem and fruits, reducing the quality and quantity of production.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"390\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/worldofplants.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pepper-stem-borer-lophobaris-piperis-stock-photo-2-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Pepper Stem Borer Lophobaris Piperis Stock Photo 2356255345 | Shutterstock\" class=\"wp-image-80559\" title=\"\u062d\u0641\u0627\u0631 \u0627\u0644\u0633\u0627\u0642 \u0641\u064a \u0646\u0628\u0627\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0641\u0644\u0641\u0644 \u0627\u0644\u062d\u0644\u0648 - \u0639\u0627\u0644\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u0646\u0628\u0627\u062a\u0627\u062a\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldofplants.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pepper-stem-borer-lophobaris-piperis-stock-photo-2-1.jpeg 390w, https:\/\/worldofplants.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pepper-stem-borer-lophobaris-piperis-stock-photo-2-1-300x215.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Borer attack on sweet pepper fruits<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D9%85%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%AD%D8%A9_%D8%AD%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%B1_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%82_%D9%81%D9%8A_%D9%86%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%AA_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%84%D9%81%D9%84_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%84%D9%88\"><\/span><strong>Controlling stem borers in sweet pepper plants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plow the land well before planting it to get rid of the pest stages present in the soil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collect and burn the remains of the infected crop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get rid of infected weeds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spraying the crop with an insecticide containing triazophos.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A1%D8%A7%D8%AA_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%A9_%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%B1_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%82_%D9%81%D9%8A_%D9%86%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%AA_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%84%D9%81%D9%84_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%84%D9%88\"><\/span><strong>Preventive measures for stem borers in sweet pepper plants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Installing a good irrigation and drainage system for the field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good soil fertilization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use disease-resistant species.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, we would like to note that we, at the world of plants website, offer you all the necessary services in the world of plants, we provide all farmers and those interested in plants with three main services::-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/worldofplants.ai\/en\/consulting\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article bottom&amp;utm_id=blog\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/worldofplants.ai\/consulting?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article+bottom&amp;utm_id=blog\">Artificial intelligence consulting service to help you identify diseases that affect plants and how to deal with them<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/worldofplants.ai\/en\/blog\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article bottom&amp;utm_id=blog\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/worldofplants.ai\/blog?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article+bottom&amp;utm_id=blog\">Blog about plants, plant diseases and care of various crops<\/a><\/strong> ... 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