Mango Trees Face 'Hopper' Pest Threat: Cheap, Chemical-Free Solutions Revealed

• Saharanpur's mango belt faces a severe threat from the 'hopper' pest during February-March flowering season.
• Hopper pests suck sap from flowers, causing them to fall and significantly reducing mango yield.
• Chemical pesticides harm delicate flowers and tree health; agricultural scientists recommend mechanical methods.
• The 'light trap' technique, using light to attract and kill pests, is a cheap and effective solution.
• Simple DIY methods include using a tubewell tank with a bulb or yellow plastic boxes with lights and pesticide-laced water.