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Urad Leaves Damaged? Identify Pest Infestation and Protect Your Crop Now!
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News18•21-09-2026, 17:03
Urad Leaves Damaged? Identify Pest Infestation and Protect Your Crop Now!
  • •Urad crops in Gonda are in the flowering stage, requiring regular monitoring by farmers.
  • •Small holes or cut leaves indicate a leaf-eating pest infestation that can damage plant growth and production.
  • •Dr. Harpal Singh, an agricultural expert, states larvae create round or irregular holes by eating leaves.
  • •Farmers should prevent waterlogging and control weeds, as they absorb nutrients and harbor pests.
  • •For infestation, use Deltamethrin and Triazophos (15 ml in 15 liters of water) as per label instructions and expert advice.

Key Questions Answered

Small holes or cut leaves in urad crops are caused by a leaf-eating pest whose larvae consume the leaves, creating round or irregular shapes that can weaken the plant and reduce production if left unchecked_.

Since urad is a leguminous crop that does not require excessive water, farmers should prevent prolonged water accumulation by arranging proper drainage after rain or irrigation to protect the roots from deteriorating and drying out_.

Agricultural experts recommend using Deltamethrin and Triazophos at a quantity of 15 ml mixed in 15 liters of water, while strictly following product label instructions and expert guidance_.