Pigeon Pea Farmers Alert: Combat Aphids, Pod Borers for Double Profit

• Pigeon pea farmers in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri face aphid disease and pod borer infestations, threatening up to 50% crop loss.
• Aphid disease, caused by sap-sucking insects, leads to increased whiteflies and pod borers, hindering pod formation.
• Agricultural scientist Pradeep Bisen recommends Imidacloprid 17.8% (1.50 ml/liter) to control flower-sucking pests and borers.
• Wilt disease, a fungal issue causing yellowing leaves, can be managed with Trichoderma-Pseudomonas spray.
• Neem oil spray is effective against pod borers, while ash can be used for general pest control, ensuring higher yields and profits.