Pesticides - Pungam Seeds Solution (புங்கம் விதை கரைசல்)

In our Agriculture for Everybody blog series, we are going to see Pungam Seeds Solution (புங்கம் விதை கரைசல்) which is an organic pest repellent.  The botanical name of Pungam is Pongammia Punnata (L.) and it is known as Karanj in Hindi.

Required Ingredients

S.No.	Ingredient Name	Qty in Litres/Grams/Kgs
1	Water	1 Litre
2	Pungam Dried Seeds	25 Grams

Method of Preparation

1. Crush the Pungam Dried Seeds into fine powder.
2. Add the 25 Grams of Pungam fine powder to 1 Litre of Water.
3. Stir the solution well so that the fine powder is completely dissolved in the water,
4. Filter the solution using a cloth and use it.

Note:

• Please note that the stick (neem stick is better or any pole) used for mixing the ingredients should be cleaned before & after the usage so as to avoid maggots formations in the pesticide.
• The pesticide should be kept in the shade and covered with a wire mesh or plastic mosquito net to prevent houseflies from laying eggs and the formation of maggots (worms) in the solution.

Method of Storage

1. The pesticide should be kept in the shade and covered with a wire mesh or plastic mosquito net to prevent houseflies from laying eggs and the formation of maggots (worms) in the solution.  This is applicable during the preparation as well as during the shelf life of the pesticide as well.

How long can we store the Pesticide?

1. Not Applicable

How to use the Pesticide?

1. Spray System - The pesticide can be applied as a foliar spray.

When to use the Pesticide?

1. Generally, the ideal time for spraying is during 6 am to 8.30 am and between 4 pm and 6.30 pm.

Which pests are controlled by the Pesticide?

1. The pesticide is effective in controlling Aphids.