1.Deep summer ploughing.\r\n2.Avoid pre monsoon sowing.\r\n3.Use optimum seed rate and plant spacing.\r\n4.Remove and destroy the damaged plant parts.\r\n5.Soil application of phorate 10 G @ 10 kg/ha or carbofuran 3 G @ 30 kg/ha at the time of sowing will prevent early infestation by stem fly.\r\n6.One or two sprays of 0.03% dimethoate 30 EC or 0.05% quinalphos 25 EC can stop the damage.