Mustard Crop Under Attack: Aphid Pest Threatens Dholpur Farmers' Yields

• Mustard farmers in Dholpur district face a significant threat from aphid pests, jeopardizing their high-profit crop.
• Aphids, appearing as small black insects, suck sap from plants, turning them black and stunting growth, leading to poor seed formation.
• The pest becomes highly active in February due to humidity and cloudy weather, requiring immediate control measures.
• Farmers can use Quinalphos 1.5% dusting powder for chemical control to effectively stop the pest's spread.
• Organic farmers can use a traditional solution of cow urine and old buttermilk spray to deter aphids naturally.