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Pheromone Traps to Control Pests in Tomato, Corn, Eggplant; Government Offers Subsidies.
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News18•04-10-2026, 13:34
Pheromone Traps to Control Pests in Tomato, Corn, Eggplant; Government Offers Subsidies.
- •The Plant Protection Department is providing pheromone and light traps to farmers under the Plant Protection Input Distribution Scheme.
- •Pheromone traps are used in crops like tomato, corn, eggplant, and tobacco to control diseases, especially as plants emerge from the ground.
- •These traps capture male insects, preventing female insect reproduction and naturally reducing pest populations, thereby controlling diseases in the surrounding area.
- •Farmers can apply for this scheme on the DBT portal under the Plant Protection Department's input scheme, requiring farmer registration and a bill voucher.
- •The department recommends 5 traps per acre; while market price is Rs 150 per piece, the government offers them at a subsidized rate to promote organic farming.
Key Questions Answered
Pheromone traps capture male insects using specific scents, which halts female reproduction and automatically decreases the overall insect population in the surrounding area to control crop diseases.
The Plant Protection Input Distribution Scheme provides pheromone and light traps on subsidy for tomato, corn, eggplant, and tobacco crops.
Farmers can apply under the Plant Protection Department input scheme on the DBT portal. The required documents are a bill voucher from the supplier and official farmer registration.
