Green Worm Threatens Chickpea Crops: Farmers Advised Neem Spray & Monitoring

• Chickpea crops face severe threat from pod borer pest (green worm) during pod formation, potentially halving yields.
• Agricultural scientist Uday Kumar Singh highlights the green worm's damage: it bores into pods and eats grains, often unnoticed externally.
• Farmers can use neem-based medicines like Nimicide, Neem Balm, or Neem Oil (5 ml per liter of water) for initial control.
• Spray neem medicine 2-3 times at 7-10 day intervals; it's eco-friendly and spares beneficial insects.
• For severe infestations, consult experts for chemical pesticide use, focusing on correct quantity and timing to avoid residues.