What are the pesticides used for rice farming?

Many insect pests and pathogens attack rice plants at different growth stages of the crop as well as in storage. The first step is to identify the insect pests and pathogens and then determine the extent of damage to decide on proper control measures to be taken. read more

The common pesticides used in rice production in the field are: Carbaryl is a long-lasting, broad-spectrum pesticide that kills both insects and certain other invertebrates. Lambda-cyhalothrin, malathion and zeta-cypermethrin are all broad-spectrum pesticides used on rice. read more

South East Asian rice production increased about 40% from 2000 to 2013 while rice production in South Asia increased about 30%. Increased use of pesticides has been one of the significant contributing factors to these increases. read more

Popular rice insecticides. To keep some of the most damaging pests in the region at bay, farmers turn to broad- and narrow-spectrum insecticides to keep crop production high. The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources pointed to common pesticides used on rice, although the chemicals may vary by location. read more