Pest Infestation on Cumin, Psyllium Crops: Control Measures & Yield Boost

• Changing weather increases pest infestation in cumin and psyllium crops; timely management is crucial.
• Agricultural expert Dinesh Jakhar advises light irrigation for cumin during seed formation, avoiding excess water to prevent fungal diseases.
• For aphid (chepa) in cumin, spray Dimethoate 30 EC (1ml/L water) or Acephate 75 SP (750g/hectare) in morning/evening.
• For aphid (moyla) in psyllium, spray Clothianidin 50 WDG (1g/5L water); follow label instructions for balanced use.
• Organic options include neem oil (5ml/L water), Neemastra, Dashparni Ark, yellow sticky traps, neem cake solution, and cow urine-based solutions.