Termites Threaten Mango Yield: Urgent Measures for Farmers

• Mango trees in Sidhi, including the famous Sundarja variety, are facing severe termite infestation during the crucial flowering period.
• Termites hollow out roots and trunks, leading to yellowing leaves, stunted growth, reduced fruiting, and potential tree death.
• Gardener Ramsiya Patel recommends a solution of lime, Blitox, and Chlorpyrifos to combat termites, strengthening trees and destroying pests.
• Surendra Singh, a 50-year mango cultivator, advises scraping affected trunks and applying a solution of 5g Blitox and 2.5ml Chlorpyrifos per liter of lime solution.
• An old traditional remedy of spraying sour curd is also effective for severe infestations, offering a low-cost solution.

Why It Matters: Farmers must immediately implement effective measures to control termite infestation in mango orchards to protect yield.