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Protect Chilli Crops From Pests: Expert Shares Effective Prevention Methods
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News18•17-10-2026, 22:35
Protect Chilli Crops From Pests: Expert Shares Effective Prevention Methods
- •Mirzapur's Sikhar block is a major chilli-producing hub, but changing weather has increased pest attacks like thrips, mites, and leaf borers.
- •Agricultural expert Yogendra Kumar Singh recommends Integrated Pest Management, including colored sticky traps, to control specific pests.
- •Yellow traps target whiteflies and aphids, while blue traps are primarily used for thrips.
- •Farmers can also use pheromone traps, fruit fly traps, and organic solutions like Dasparni arka, Agniastra, and Brahmastra.
- •A home remedy using raw milk, asafoetida, camphor, and turmeric can be sprayed, though consulting an expert is advised.
Key Questions Answered
Farmers in the Sikhar block of Mirzapur face significant crop damage from pests such as thrips (patla gurcha), mites (mota gurcha), and leaf borers.
Integrated Pest Management utilizes colored sticky traps to monitor and control pests, with yellow traps for whiteflies and aphids, blue traps for thrips, and green traps for leaf hoppers.
Farmers use traditional organic solutions like Dasparni arka, Agniastra, Brahmastra, and a mixture of copper in buttermilk, alongside expert guidance.
