Red Mite Threatens Creeper Vegetables: Act Fast to Prevent Crop Damage

• Jharkhand farmers face red mite infestation in creeper vegetables like bottle gourd, pumpkin, and cucumber.
• Pests pose a significant challenge to these short-duration, high-income crops in both Rabi and Kharif seasons.
• Agricultural scientist Uday Kumar Singh highlights pest outbreaks during the growth stage of Rabi crops.
• Traditional methods like sprinkling ash on leaves can control mild infestations effectively.
• For severe cases, chemical pesticide Methyl Domiton (25 EC) can be used: 1 ml per liter of water, ensuring thorough coverage on large leaves.