The main review
purpose this paper provides updated information on the effect of
different planting dates on the infestation of maize stem borer
(Chilo partellus) were carried out at different areas by
different investigators. The results different trials conducted
in different agro ecological zone revealed that the damage was
higher damage and yield decrease was recorded in late planted
maize and the damage was gradually decreased and yield increase
in early panted maize in season. Lower infestation was observed
in winter season followed by spring and summer season
respectively. This study suggests that the percent infestation
of maize stem borer can be minimized by sowing early in crop
season.