Effective practices for pest control in farming

Every farmer dreams of increasing yield and reducing the cost of growing crops, rice, and vegetables. Here are a few useful ways to systematically control pests and protect your farming endeavors. Pests pose a significant threat to crops, making it crucial to employ effective methods for finding solutions. 

1. Regular monitoring and recording

Develop a habit of keeping regular records, monitoring patterns, and conditions before and after. This allows you to notice changes immediately if issues arise with your crops.

2. Date collection

Keep track of pest control, fertilizer, pesticides, fungicides used near your crops. Note the weather conditions during application.

3. Awareness of pest types based on crop growth

▪ For paddy, check for bugs like stem worm or yellow stem borers after 15-20 days

▪ For cucumber and gourd, check for bugs such as white flies after 5-7 days

Identifying pests at the right time is crucial to preventing infestations that could affect the entire crop field. Doing so is important time to stop the risk of pest infestation of the entire crop field.

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