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Lentil Farmers Alert: Pod Borer Pest Devastates Crops, Learn Prevention Now!

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News18•12-03-2026, 16:59

Lentil Farmers Alert: Pod Borer Pest Devastates Crops, Learn Prevention Now!

•Pod Borer pest is hollowing out lentil pods from inside, causing significant yield loss as harvest approaches.
•Dr. N.C. Tripathi of Krishi Vigyan Kendra Niyamatpur advises intensive monitoring for the pest, which is intensifying with warmer weather.
•The pest's larvae bore into tender pods, eating grains while leaving the outer pod seemingly healthy, reducing both quantity and quality.
•If over 5% of pods are infected, spray 100 grams of Emamectin per acre, ensuring even distribution for effective pest elimination.
•Farmers should inspect fields regularly, use clean water for spraying, avoid strong winds, and consider pheromone traps for timely protection.

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