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Wheat Crop Under Threat: Sucking Pests Cause 20% Yield Loss, Expert Shares Prevention Tips

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News18•05-03-2026, 15:50

Wheat Crop Under Threat: Sucking Pests Cause 20% Yield Loss, Expert Shares Prevention Tips

•Sucking pests (aphids) pose a significant threat to wheat crops, potentially causing 15-20% yield damage and financial losses for farmers.
•These pests weaken plants by sucking cell sap, leading to yellowing, reduced growth, and decreased grain quality and weight.
•Agricultural expert Dr. Hadi Hussain Khan from Krishi Vigyan Kendra Niyamatpur advises timely monitoring and control.
•Initial management involves yellow sticky traps to estimate pest activity and reduce chemical use.
•For severe infestations, chemical spraying with Thiamethoxam (100g/acre) or Imidacloprid (100ml/acre) in 200 liters of water is recommended.

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