Cauliflower Pest Alert: 3 Organic Methods to Boost Crop Quality & Farmer Income

• Cauliflower crops in Western Uttar Pradesh, including Saharanpur, are facing severe caterpillar infestation due to weather changes.
• This infestation reduces crop luster, weight, and market price, significantly impacting farmers' income.
• Agricultural scientist Dr. I.K. Kushwaha recommends three chemical-free methods: pheromone traps, light traps, and Trichoderma cards.
• Pheromone traps target adult pests, light traps capture flying insects at night, and Trichoderma cards use beneficial insects to destroy caterpillar larvae.
• Adopting these organic techniques improves crop quality, increases production, enhances weight, and ensures better market prices for farmers.

Why It Matters: Organic pest control methods can effectively protect cauliflower crops, ensuring better quality and higher farmer income.