Why farmers fail to control "Brinjal borer"?

The fruit and shoot borer is a common pest that affects the cultivation of brinjal  in India. There are several reasons why Indian farmers struggle to control this pest:

Lack of knowledge: Some farmers are not aware of the best practices for preventing and controlling fruit and shoot borer infestations. Farmers should try using pest-resistant varieties of brinjal, follow crop rotation, or applying appropriate pesticides at the right time.  Our article "How to manage shoot and fruit borer of brinjal?" offers knowledge in this direction. 

Limited access to resources: Small-scale farmers have limited access to the necessary resources, such as quality seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides, needed to effectively manage pests.   Click here to find a collection of highly effective combo pesticides in market. Pheromone traps are highly instrumental in early control of fruit and shoot borers. Click here to buy efficient pheromone traps online.

Climate change: Changes in weather patterns and increasing temperatures favor the growth and spread of fruit and shoot borers, making it harder for farmers to control their populations.

Resistance to pesticides: Overuse or misuse of pesticides have lead to the development of resistance in fruit and shoot borer populations, making it harder to control them with chemicals. Farmers should selecte branded pesticides containing two to three active ingredients and modern formulations like suspendable concentrates (SC), Oil dispersion (OD), microencapsulation (ZC).

Lack of government support: Inadequate government support in terms of research and development, training, and financial aid for farmers can also contribute to the failure to control fruit and shoot borer infestations. Government should conduct mass entrapment and elimination of pest using pheromone technology especially in pockets where brinjal cultivation is statistically consistent.