Mustard Aphids Threaten Crops: Protect Your Harvest from Sap-Sucking Pests

• Mustard aphids, known as 'mahun' locally, are a significant threat to mustard crops, sucking sap from stems, leaves, flowers, and pods.
• Infestation can lead to 50-60% crop damage, causing plants to dry out and turn black.
• Identify pests by observing small white insects on plants; severe infestation covers yellow flowers.
• Dr. K.S. Yadav of Sagar Krishi Vigyan Kendra recommends a homemade neem oil spray (1500 ppm) for early-stage infestation.
• For severe cases, chemical sprays like Imidacloprid 17.8 or Thiamethoxam (1ml per 3 liters of water) are effective against aphids and whiteflies.

Why It Matters: Act quickly to protect mustard crops from sap-sucking aphids using timely organic or chemical treatments.