Pod borer insects can cause damage to red gram crops. These pests lay their eggs in the pods of the plant and when the larvae hatch, they feed on the seeds, reducing both the yield and quality of the harvest.To control these pests, farmers can use a combination of cultural, biological, and chemical methods, such as crop rotation, using resistant varieties, and applying insecticides.
Application of Spinosad or imidacloprid gives control upon pod bug damage. Spraying of quinalphos 25% EC @ is effective against pod fly and pod borer. Spraying of effective molecule like Indoxacarb 14.5 SC % @ 300 ml/ha or Emamectin benzoate 5% SG @ 11 a.i gm/ha or Spinosad 45 SC @ 56-73 a.i gm/ha is effective against Pod borer complex.
However, it’s important to implement integrated pest management practices to minimize the negative impact on the environment and human health.
