Which is the most damaging pest in banana and how it can be controlled?

Nematodes are the most damaging pests causing over 70 % loss of the crop. It causes lesions and tunnels within the rhizome. Root destruction leads to toppling of mature plant, especially when the wind blows or during bearing stage. It can be controlled by Use of clean planting material (Tissue Culture or by hot water treatment), use “Tithonia” and “Mexican Marigold” in banana farm as green manure. Apply farmyard manure or poultry manure. Use of nematicides such as Azadirachtin (Achook®), Ethoprophos (MOCAP GR 10®).