Crop Name: Moong

Disease Name : Pod borer



  • This disease occurs in moong during the pod formation stage.
  • The pest causes damage when the crop reaches maturity.
  • Its infestation is more severe during the flowering and pod formation stages.
  • It is directly visible on the pods.
  • The affected pods dry up prematurely.
  • A single larva can damage multiple pods.
  • Handpick and destroy the affected pods and larvae.
  • Spray the crop with neem extract.
  • Practice crop rotation and avoid continuous cultivation of pulses.