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Mustard Harvest Season: Pest Threatens Crop, Expert Remedy Boosts Yield
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Mustard Crop Under Attack: Expert Reveals Cure for Pod Borer, Boost Yields
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21-02-2026, 13:12
Mustard Crop Under Attack: Expert Reveals Cure for Pod Borer, Boost Yields
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Mustard fields face severe damage from pod borer during harvesting season, causing 20-40% loss.
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Pests bore into pods, eating seeds and leaving them hollow; visible signs include small holes and black droppings.
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Agricultural expert Sanjay Singh recommends timely monitoring and specific pesticides like Emamectin Benzoate or Spinosad for severe infestations.
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Environmentally friendly options include neem oil and Neem Seed Kernel Extract (NSKE) sprays, along with pheromone traps for monitoring.
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Harvest when 75-80% of pods turn yellow and golden to prevent up to 25% loss from premature or delayed harvesting.
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