Marigold Pests & Diseases Wreak Havoc: Dr. Roopa Shares Expert Solutions

• Marigold cultivation in Jharkhand faces severe threats from pests and diseases, leading to significant financial losses for farmers.
• Dr. Roopa, a scientist at Bokaro Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Petarwar, provides crucial advice for controlling common marigold ailments.
• For wilt disease, spray Carbendazim (1g/L) + Mancozeb (2g/L); for powdery mildew, use soluble sulfur (2.5g/1-1.5L).
• Combat plant rot with Bavistin (2g/L) or Chlorothalonil (2g/L) drench; red spider mites with Rogor 35 EC or Nuvacron 40 EC (1ml/L).
• Chewing pests can be controlled with Nuvan 50 EC or Thiodan 35 EC (1ml/L), thrips with neem oil, and bud rot with Dithane M-45 (3g/L).

Why It Matters: Dr. Roopa's expert advice offers marigold farmers effective solutions to combat common pests and diseases.