Mustard Farmers Fight Aphids: Easy DIY Yellow Stick Solution for Crop Safety!

• Mustard farmers in Bhagalpur face significant yield loss due to aphid infestation on flowers.
• Plant Protection Department official Sujit Pal recommends a cost-effective, long-term solution.
• A "yellow sticky trap" can be made at home using yellow plastic/tin and sticky substances like grease or engine oil.
• Aphids are attracted to the yellow color and get stuck on the trap, preventing them from damaging the crop.
• This method protects mustard crops until harvest, ensuring profitability without expensive pesticides.

Why It Matters: A simple, homemade yellow sticky trap effectively protects mustard crops from aphids until harvest.