Okra Under Attack: Whiteflies, Fruit Borers Threaten Crops, Farmers Face Heavy Losses
Okra Under Attack: Whiteflies, Fruit Borers Threaten Crops, Farmers Face Heavy Losses
- •Okra crops are highly susceptible to pest infestations like whiteflies, jassids, and fruit borers, leading to significant yield reduction and financial losses.
- •Whiteflies suck sap, weaken plants, and spread Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus, causing leaves to yellow and growth to halt.
- •Jassids damage leaves by sucking sap, affecting photosynthesis and plant growth, potentially drying out entire plants.
- •Fruit borers spoil okra from the inside, making fruits unsellable and reducing crop value.
- •Effective pest management includes seed treatment with imidacloprid/thiamethoxam, intercropping with baby corn, and targeted sprays like Diafenthiuron for whiteflies and Emamectin Benzoate for fruit borers.
