Dikhyani Konwar

Dikhyani Konwar is an executive in Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN) in Madhya Pradesh

Dikhyani Konwar

Farmers can be advised not to kill snakes, monitor lizards, mongoose, foxes, weasels in the fields, as these animals naturally help in controlling rodent population. Photo: Carlos Aranguiz / Shuttershock via MetaMeta

Call to action: Pest control actors should join hands to curtail harmful impact of rodents on India’s food production

21 Jul 2023

5 min read

For low-income families, rodent damage can result in a loss of income equivalent to 2-3 months’ worth of food. Photo: iStock

Ecologically based rodent management can help control pests in rural India

09 May 2023

5 min read

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