Chickpea| Chickpea or chana crop is in pod formation to pod development stage in the

Chickpea or chana crop is in pod formation to pod development stage in the key producing states of the country. Presently farmers are engaged in spraying the chickpea or chana field to control the Heliothis pest. Heliothis larvae feeds on the leaves, flowers and pods of the chickpea, according to the Agriculture Experts.