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Aphid Threat to Mustard Crops: Effective Control Methods Boost Production

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News18•04-03-2026, 06:52

Aphid Threat to Mustard Crops: Effective Control Methods Boost Production

•Aphids (चेपा रोग) severely damage mustard and vegetable crops by sucking sap, stunting growth, and reducing yield and quality.
•Identify aphids as small black, green, or yellow insects found on the underside of leaves, excreting sticky honeydew leading to sooty mold.
•Chemical control involves spraying Imidacloprid (0.25-0.5 ml/liter) *after* harvest, with a one-week waiting period before next harvest for safety.
•Biological methods include neem oil (5 ml/liter), 5% Nimastra, Dashparni Ark, and using yellow sticky traps for monitoring and control.
•Cultural practices like weed removal, balanced irrigation, conserving beneficial insects (ladybird beetles, lacewings), mixed cropping, and avoiding excessive nitrogen help prevent infestation.

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