Boseong-gun Urges Thorough Late Rice Growth Management and Brown Planthopper Control

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] On the 7th, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do announced that it has stepped up pest control efforts to minimize damage to farms as the areas affected by pests such as rice planthoppers have increased following the typhoon.

Rice planthoppers inhabit the lower parts of rice stalks and multiply rapidly, so neglecting pest control can significantly affect the quality and yield of rice during the harvest season.

The county predicts a significant increase in pest outbreaks such as rice planthoppers, rice leaf folders, and rice blast disease due to consecutive monsoons and typhoons. To promote rice growth recovery, they emphasized draining the paddies with fresh water to stimulate root vitality and immediately standing up fallen rice plants to prevent further damage.

An official from the Agricultural Technology Center urged, “Farmers must thoroughly inspect even the inner parts of the paddies and use designated pesticides when pests or diseases occur. They should also check the expected harvest date and follow safety usage standards when applying pest control.”

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