Saharanpur Farmers Fight Mango Pests Chem-Free: Light Traps & Grease Trick Save Blossoms

• Saharanpur's 'Mango Belt' farmers face severe pest attacks on delicate mango blossoms, particularly 'hopper' pests.
• Agricultural expert Dr. I.K. Kushwaha advises against chemical sprays (fungicides) during blossoming to protect fruit formation.
• He recommends 'light traps' as an effective, affordable, and chemical-free method to attract and destroy pests at night.
• A traditional trick involves applying grease to a wall near a tubewell with a bulb to trap pests attracted by light.
• These chemical-free methods help farmers reduce costs and produce pure, healthy mangoes.