Pigeon Pea Under Attack: Pod Borers Threaten Arhar Crop; Expert Tips for Protection

• Pigeon pea (Arhar) crop faces severe pod borer threat during flowering and pod formation; monitor fields with pheromone traps.
• Ensure light irrigation for crucial soil moisture, avoiding both drought and waterlogging for optimal grain filling.
• Apply foliar spray of 2% urea or N.P.K. (13:00:45) for better yield and grain quality; sulfur boosts protein content.
• Use plant growth regulators like Alpha Naphthyl Acetic Acid to prevent flower drop and increase pod conversion.
• Protect beneficial pollinators by using neem-based pesticides; keep fields weed-free and harvest when 80-85% pods are brown.