Pea Farmers in Sidhi Battle Pod Borer Pest; Expert Offers Solutions

• Farmers in Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh, are facing significant challenges due to pod borer pest infestation in their pea crops, impacting both yield and quality.
• Agriculture expert Krishnakant Tiwari highlights that winter conditions increase pest activity in leguminous crops like peas, making timely management crucial.
• Pea crops are affected by two main pests: sap-sucking pests that stunt growth and pod borers that damage grains inside pods.
• The Agriculture Department recommends organic options like Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) and Azadirachtin, or chemical pesticides such as Cartap Hydrochloride for pod borers.
• For sap-sucking pests, Imidacloprid is suggested, and regular crop inspection is vital for early detection and effective pest control.

Why It Matters: Sidhi pea farmers are battling pod borers; experts advise timely organic and chemical pest management for better yields.