Lentil Farmers Alert: Pod Borer Pest Devastates Crops, Learn Prevention Now!

• Pod Borer pest is hollowing out lentil pods from inside, causing significant yield loss as harvest approaches.
• Dr. N.C. Tripathi of Krishi Vigyan Kendra Niyamatpur advises intensive monitoring for the pest, which is intensifying with warmer weather.
• The pest's larvae bore into tender pods, eating grains while leaving the outer pod seemingly healthy, reducing both quantity and quality.
• If over 5% of pods are infected, spray 100 grams of Emamectin per acre, ensuring even distribution for effective pest elimination.
• Farmers should inspect fields regularly, use clean water for spraying, avoid strong winds, and consider pheromone traps for timely protection.