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Saharanpur Farmers Fight Mango Pests Chem-Free: Light Traps & Grease Trick Save Blossoms
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05-03-2026, 19:52
Saharanpur Farmers Fight Mango Pests Chem-Free: Light Traps & Grease Trick Save Blossoms
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Saharanpur's 'Mango Belt' farmers face severe pest attacks on delicate mango blossoms, particularly 'hopper' pests.
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Agricultural expert Dr. I.K. Kushwaha advises against chemical sprays (fungicides) during blossoming to protect fruit formation.
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He recommends 'light traps' as an effective, affordable, and chemical-free method to attract and destroy pests at night.
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A traditional trick involves applying grease to a wall near a tubewell with a bulb to trap pests attracted by light.
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These chemical-free methods help farmers reduce costs and produce pure, healthy mangoes.
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