Mustard Crop Under Attack: Expert Reveals Cure for Pod Borer, Boost Yields

• Mustard fields face severe damage from pod borer during harvesting season, causing 20-40% loss.
• Pests bore into pods, eating seeds and leaving them hollow; visible signs include small holes and black droppings.
• Agricultural expert Sanjay Singh recommends timely monitoring and specific pesticides like Emamectin Benzoate or Spinosad for severe infestations.
• Environmentally friendly options include neem oil and Neem Seed Kernel Extract (NSKE) sprays, along with pheromone traps for monitoring.
• Harvest when 75-80% of pods turn yellow and golden to prevent up to 25% loss from premature or delayed harvesting.