The Vellanikkara Krishi Vigyan Kendra has found that by using the pseudostem injector, jointly developed by the Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering (CIAE) and the National Research Centre for Banana (NRC Banana), pesticides can be applied more effectively in smaller quantities against the stem borer — one of the most damaging pests affecting banana cultivation.
The pseudostem injector is a specially designed tool that allows farmers to deliver pesticides directly into the pseudostem of the banana plant. This targeted method ensures that the chemical reaches the pest more accurately while using significantly less pesticide compared to conventional spraying methods.
The tool was jointly developed by two reputed Indian agricultural research institutions — the Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering and the National Research Centre for Banana — making it a scientifically validated solution for banana pest management.
Pesticide applied directly into the pseudostem for precise action against stem borer
Smaller amounts of pesticide needed compared to traditional spraying methods
Jointly developed by CIAE and NRC Banana, two leading Indian agri-research bodies
Endorsed by the Vellanikkara Krishi Vigyan Kendra for effective stem borer control
The pseudostem injector is available at a price of ₹19,500. For more information or to enquire about procuring the injector, farmers can contact the Vellanikkara Krishi Vigyan Kendra directly.
