DIY Organic Pesticide: Protect Crops Naturally, Save Money!

• Farmers face significant losses due to crop diseases, often using chemical pesticides harmful to health.
• Agricultural expert Khulay Joshi from Jagdalpur Horticulture College suggests making organic pesticides at home.
• Pesticides can be prepared by boiling neem leaves and garlic, then spraying the strained water on crops to repel pests like thrips and mites.
• Alternatively, neem oil can be sprayed, or neem cake can be applied to the soil to prevent diseases.
• Trichoderma can also be used in the soil to eliminate insects and their eggs, promoting healthier crops.

Why It Matters: Make effective, chemical-free organic pesticides at home using neem and garlic to protect crops and health.