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3 Effective Solutions for Controlling Wanu (Soil Pests)

Dear Farmers,

After sowing, pest attacks like Wanu (soil-dwelling pests) can cause severe damage to crops like soybean and cotton. Timely intervention is essential to avoid crop losses. Below are three effective, field-tested methods to control Wanu.

3 Proven Methods for Wanu Control

1. Crushed Sorghum/Wheat + Rihansh Insecticide

• Ingredients:

  • 1 kg medium crushed Jowar or Wheat

  • 50 ml Rihansh (रिहान्श) insecticide

• Method:

  • Mix Rihansh thoroughly into the crushed grain

  • Broadcast the mixture over affected areas

  • Wanu feed on it and die

2. Early Morning Spray with Rage Insecticide

• Dosage: 15 ml Rage (रेज) per pump

• Method:

  • Spray in early morning hours

  • Even on dry soil, contact with Rage kills the Wanu

  • Target spraying on visible pests is highly effective

3. Carbofuran + Sand Mixture

• Ingredients:

  • 10 kg sand

  • 5 kg Carbofuran (कार्बोफ्युरॉन) granules

• Method:

  • Mix carbofuran evenly with sand

  • Apply across the affected field (1 acre)

  • For light infestation, 2–3 kg of Carbofuran is sufficient

Final Advice

• Timely and accurate application is the key to effective pest control

• Always follow label instructions for safe and proper use

• Awareness and early action can protect your crop and your profit