Cauliflower Pest Attack: Indigenous Tricks for Better Yield Without Costly Pesticides

• Cauliflower crops are vulnerable to pests like cabbage butterflies, aphids, and diamondback moths, impacting yield and quality.
• Dr. Kapil Dev Ameta from Udaipur Agricultural College emphasizes early pest identification for timely intervention.
• Neem solution (50-70 ml neem oil + liquid soap in 5 liters water) sprayed weekly effectively controls pests.
• A garlic and green chili solution (100g garlic + 50g chilies in 2L water, strained and diluted) also repels pests.
• Yellow sticky traps, field cleanliness, removing infected leaves, and crop rotation are crucial for pest management.