Pest Infestation in Car Nicobar: Consciousness Campaigns Launched to Help Farmers

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 31 July 2025

The proliferation of Mealy Bug and Rugose Spiralling Whitefly in coconut, fruits, and vegetable crops has been reported in a number of villages of Car Nicobar, prompting swift motion by the native administration and agricultural our bodies.

In response to the rising pest infestation, consciousness campaigns are being rolled out throughout all villages of Car Nicobar to teach the farming neighborhood. These initiatives purpose to assist farmers determine early signs of infestation, perceive the character of the pests, and undertake efficient administration practices for controlling the unfold in coconut plantations in addition to fruit and vegetable crops.

This coordinated effort is being led by the District Administration in collaboration with the Tribal Council, Agriculture Department, Central Integrated Pest Management Centre (CIPMC), and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK-CIARI). The technique contains each short-term and long-term interventions, emphasizing environmentally pleasant options and using organic management strategies.

Farmers are being suggested to undertake cultural practices akin to pressured water spraying, sustaining correct spacing between crops, common monitoring, pruning, and sustaining area hygiene. The use of natural pesticides can be being inspired to regulate pest populations and stop additional unfold.

In areas recognized as closely affected, together with Perka and Malacca villages, groups from KVK and the Agriculture Department have already carried out neem-based pesticide spraying to mitigate the harm.

Village headmen throughout Car Nicobar have been briefed on the scenario and are being urged to remain alert and report any indicators of pest infestation to the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Car Nicobar or the Agriculture Department for well timed motion.