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Pigeon Pea Pest Alert: Curled Leaves Signal Danger, Protect Your Crop Now!
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News18•04-10-2026, 20:32
Pigeon Pea Pest Alert: Curled Leaves Signal Danger, Protect Your Crop Now!
- •Leaf folder pest infestation in pigeon pea crops in Gonda district can significantly impact plant growth and reduce yield if not managed promptly.
- •Dr. Harpal Singh, an agricultural scientist at Deendayal Research Institute Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Gopalgram, explains that the pest hides inside folded leaves and damages them by eating.
- •Controlling weeds and regularly monitoring the field are crucial steps to reduce the risk of pests and diseases, according to Dr. Harpal Singh.
- •If leaf folder pests are observed, remove and destroy the infected leaves by burying them or disposing of them safely to prevent further spread.
- •For severe infestations, farmers can use pesticides like a mixture of profenofos and cypermethrin (150 ml), but only after consulting an agricultural expert for correct dosage and application.
Key Questions Answered
The leaf folder pest hides inside the leaves by folding or rolling them, and then damages them by eating them. This weakens the leaves and can ultimately affect plant growth and reduce yield.
Farmers should control weeds to reduce pest risks and regularly monitor the field. If infected leaves are seen, they should be broken off, collected in a bucket, and safely destroyed or buried in the soil to prevent the spread of the pest.
If the pest infestation is high, farmers can use a mixture of profenofos and cypermethrin (150 ml). However, the correct dose and mixture should only be used after consulting an agricultural expert according to the crop, pest infestation, and product label.
