Pigeon Pea Crop Alert: Timely Care Crucial to Prevent Major Losses

• Pigeon pea cultivation is profitable but requires timely care and caution to avoid significant financial losses.
• Pests and diseases, especially pod borers and wilt disease, rapidly attack crops during the pod formation stage, impacting yield and quality.
• Dr. Vinod Nirmalkar advises regular monitoring and scientific use of medicines to prevent major losses.
• Effective control for pod borers involves spraying 2 liters of pesticide per acre; for general pests and diseases, use Chloropyrifos or Imidacloprid 17.8% SL (5-6 ml per sprayer).
• Seed treatment with Trichoderma and Pseudomonas, along with farmyard manure, helps prevent wilt disease and improves soil health.

Why It Matters: Vigilance and timely intervention are crucial for pigeon pea farmers to protect crops and ensure good yields.