{"id":3155,"date":"2025-08-01T14:16:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T14:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/?p=3155"},"modified":"2025-07-28T14:35:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T14:35:03","slug":"managing-winter-irrigated-seed-co-maize-varieties-against-pests-and-diseases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/managing-winter-irrigated-seed-co-maize-varieties-against-pests-and-diseases\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Winter\/Irrigated Seed Co Maize Varieties Against Pests and Diseases"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><strong>By Seed Co Malawi Agronomy Desk<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As farmers across Malawi shift focus to winter maize production under irrigation, the importance of effective pest and disease management becomes more critical. While winter production offers an excellent opportunity to increase food security and income, the warm and humid conditions common in irrigation schemes often provide an ideal environment for pests and diseases to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seed Co Malawi continues to provide top-performing hybrid maize varieties tailored for the winter window. Among the most recommended hybrids for winter and irrigated production are <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/sc-partners\/sc301-kalulu\/\">SC301<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/sc-partners\/sc-403-kanyani\/\">SC403<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/sc-partners\/sc-419-kanyani\/\">SC419<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/sc-partners\/sc423-kanyani\/\">SC423<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/sc-partners\/sc-529-mbidzi\/\">SC529<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/sc-partners\/sc-555-mbidzi\/\">SC555<\/a><\/strong>. These varieties are well-adapted to Malawi\u2019s lowland irrigation conditions and offer a combination of fast maturity, strong disease tolerance, high grain yields, and exceptional cob quality for both green and dry market uses. However, realizing their full potential requires proactive pest and disease management strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>#sp-ea-3157 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-3157.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-3157.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-3157.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-3157.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-3157.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1753712483\">\n<div id=\"sp-ea-3157\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\">\n\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31570\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31570\" aria-controls=\"collapse31570\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> 1. Understanding the Risk: Why Winter Maize Needs Extra Vigilance\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse31570\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3157\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31570\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>Winter maize grown under irrigation is prone to the rapid spread of pests and diseases. Some of the key threats include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda)<\/li>\n<li>Stem Borers (Busseola fusca and Chilo partellus)<\/li>\n<li>Maize earworms (Helicoverpa zea)<\/li>\n<li>White - grubs<\/li>\n<li>Maize Streak Virus (MSV)<\/li>\n<li>Northern Corn Leaf Blight (NCLB)<\/li>\n<li>Gray Leaf Spot (GLS)<\/li>\n<li>Cob rots and fungal infections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31571\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31571\" aria-controls=\"collapse31571\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> 2. Pest Management Strategies\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31571\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3157\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31571\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><strong>a) Fall Armyworm (FAW)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3158\" src=\"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/capture-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/capture-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/capture-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/capture-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/capture.jpg 359w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3159\" src=\"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/capture.jpg-274x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"274\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/capture.jpg-274x300.jpg 274w, https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/capture.jpg.jpg 331w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fall Armyworm is the most destructive pest in irrigated maize. It attacks young leaves and can destroy entire fields if not controlled.<\/p>\n<p>Above is the picture of the pest:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended Control:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Early planting and scouting from 10 days after germination<\/li>\n<li>Use recommended Insecticides containing active ingredients such as Emamectin benzoate, Chlorpyrifos, Deltamethrin. or talk to Seed Co Agronomists<\/li>\n<li>Biological agents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>b) Stem Borers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3160\" src=\"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/capture-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Stemborers weaken the stalk and interfere with nutrient flow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Control Options:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Field sanitation (destroy stalk residues)<\/li>\n<li>Timely insecticide application in the early vegetative stage. Pesticides with the following active ingredients are effective, emamectin benzoate, Spinetoram \/ Spinosad, Chlorantraniliprole<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>c) Maize earworm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3161\" src=\"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/capture-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The maize earworm, also known as the corn earworm (Helicoverpa zea), is\u00a0a significant agricultural pest, particularly in maize (corn) production.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Control Options:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use Seed Co Resistant varieties:<\/li>\n<li>Early planting: Planting early can help avoid peak earworm populations.<\/li>\n<li>Cultural practices: Deep plowing and removing crop residue can help reduce overwintering populations.<\/li>\n<li>Biological control: Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) is a biological pesticide that can be effective against earworms.<\/li>\n<li>Chemical control: Insecticides can be used, but it is important to apply them before the larvae enters the ear, as they are difficult to control once inside.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>d) White grubs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3162\" src=\"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/capture-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" \/><\/p>\n<p>They are common soil-dwelling pests in many crops, including maize, sugarcane, and ground nuts, and are particularly damaging during early crop establishment. Grubs <strong>feed on roots<\/strong>, leading to stunted growth, wilting, Plant lodging or death, especially in seedlings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Control Options<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Soil preparation \u2013 deep ploughing to expose grubs to predators and sunlight<\/li>\n<li>Crop rotation \u2013 avoid continuous planting of host crops<\/li>\n<li>Neem-based products \u2013 act as repellents<\/li>\n<li>Insecticides \u2013 Soil-applied (e.g., <em>chlorpyrifos<\/em>, <em>fipronil<\/em>) at planting<\/li>\n<li>Biological control \u2013 Use of entomopathogenic nematodes or fungi (e.g., <em>Metarhizium anisopliae<\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>e) Termites<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3163\" src=\"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/capture-4-300x287.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/capture-4-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/capture-4.jpg 363w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3164\" src=\"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/capture-5-300x276.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/capture-5-300x276.jpg 300w, https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/capture-5.jpg 376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Termites can cause significant damage to maize crops, especially in the later stages of growth when they attack roots and stems, leading to lodging (plants falling over) and reduced yields.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Control<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Seed Treatment (Preventive)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>use Fipronil, Imidacloprid, or Thiamethoxam as a seed dressing before planting.<\/li>\n<li>Protects the crop from early-season termite attack.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Soil Drench or Furrow Treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply Chlorpyrifos, Imidacloprid, or Bifenthrin mixed with water to planting furrows or around plant bases.<\/li>\n<li>Do not over-irrigate immediately after application to avoid washing off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31572\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31572\" aria-controls=\"collapse31572\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> 3. Disease Management\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31572\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3157\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31572\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><strong>a) Maize Streak Virus (MSV)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3166\" src=\"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/capture-1.jpg-1-300x206.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/capture-1.jpg-1-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/capture-1.jpg-1.jpg 386w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A viral disease transmitted by leafhoppers. Common symptoms include yellow streaks on leaves and stunted growth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Management:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plant Seed Co tolerant varieties<\/li>\n<li>Early planting to escape peak vector pressure<\/li>\n<li>Insecticide sprays to control leafhoppers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>b) Northern Corn Leaf Blight (NCLB)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3167\" src=\"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/capture-6-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/capture-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/capture-6.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Caused by the fungus <em>Exserohilum turcicum<\/em>. Long, gray-green elliptical lesions on leaves reduce photosynthetic activity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Control:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use tolerant varieties like Seed Co<\/li>\n<li>Apply fungicides like <em>propiconazole<\/em> at the tasseling stage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>c) Gray Leaf Spot (GLS)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3168\" src=\"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/capture-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"202\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Caused by <em>Cercospora zeae-maydis<\/em>. Appears as rectangular, gray lesions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Control:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintain field hygiene<\/li>\n<li>Use resistant hybrids of Seed Co<\/li>\n<li>Timely fungicide spraying<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>d) Cob and Ear Rots<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3169\" src=\"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/capture-8-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/capture-8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/mw\/fieldcrops\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/capture-8.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Caused by fungi like <em>Fusarium<\/em> and <em>Aspergillus<\/em>. It worsens with late harvesting and poor drying.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Management:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure good drainage<\/li>\n<li>Harvest on time and dry maize immediately<\/li>\n<li>Store in cool, dry, and aerated storage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31573\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31573\" aria-controls=\"collapse31573\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> 4. Best Practices for Integrated Pest &amp; Disease Management (IPDM)\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31573\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3157\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31573\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Rotate crops<\/strong> to break pest cycles<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scout regularly<\/strong> and act fast at first signs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid over-irrigation<\/strong> to reduce fungal pressure<\/li>\n<li><strong>Destroy residues<\/strong> after harvest<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use certified seeds<\/strong> with built-in disease tolerance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31574\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31574\" aria-controls=\"collapse31574\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> 5. Conclusion\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31574\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3157\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31574\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>Winter maize presents a unique opportunity for farmers to boost productivity and profits. By planting high-performing Seed Co varieties\u2014<strong>SC301, SC403, SC419, SC423, SC529, and SC555<\/strong>\u2014and following smart pest and disease management strategies, farmers can secure higher yields with better quality grain.<\/p>\n<p>Take control of your field this winter. <strong>Plant right, scout regularly, and protect your crop\u2014Seed Co is here to grow with you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Seed Co Malawi Agronomy Desk As farmers across Malawi shift focus to winter maize production under irrigation, the importance 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