Traditional Practices in Agriculture FULL - ANGOC Site

5.3 Termites Control
1. Termites destroy the seedlings in nursery raised in dry-land
conditions. To control these, neem leaves, sheep wool and
human hairs are put; termites feeding on these materials will
die due to rupture in their intestines.
2. Growing castor on the fields will control termites to some
extent.
3. Putting neem cake inside a gunny bag and placing it in the
irrigation channel controls termites.
4. Plant ‘Piradai’ (Cissus quadrangularis) vines around the field
to protect against termites.
5. Before planting tree seedlings, dried leaves and trashes are
burnt in the pits to protect the root zone of crops from
termites.
6. Dusting wood ash in the pits before planting tree seedlings
also helps to prevent termites.
7. Sprinkle 5% common salt solution to reduce termite attack
on the trees.