How to Control Weeds & Pests in Sesame Crop? Complete Guide

Sesame pests and weeds can destroy 40-60% of your yield. Learn proven IPM strategies used by Pakistani and Indian sesame growers. Sesame (Til / کنجد) is one of South Asia's most profitable oilseed crops, but it faces serious yield losses due to weed competition and insect pest attacks. If you're a sesame grower in Pakistan's Punjab, Sindh, or Balochistan, or in India's Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh — this video breaks down the exact IPM strategy you need. We cover the most damaging sesame pests including the sesame leaf and pod caterpillar (Antigastra catalaunalis), gall fly, aphids, jassids, and whitefly — along with practical control measures from neem-based sprays to targeted insecticides. On the weed side, we tackle purple nutsedge, Bermuda grass, Trianthema, and Digera — with both manual and chemical management options. All recommendations are based on research from NARC, AARI Faisalabad, PARB-funded studies, and ICAR-IIOR (Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research). This is the practical, evidence-based sesame crop protection guide for the subcontinent. Whether you're a farmer looking to boost yield or an agriculture student researching oilseed pest management — this video gives you the complete framework. KEY TOPICS COVERED: ✅ Complete list of major weeds affecting sesame crop ✅ Pre-emergence and post-emergence herbicide recommendations ✅ Sesame leaf webber (Antigastra) identification and control ✅ Sesame gall fly management strategies ✅ Sucking pest complex — aphids, jassids, whitefly management ✅ Integrated Pest Management (IPM) framework for sesame ✅ Biological control using Trichogramma and NSKE ✅ Economic threshold levels for spray decisions ✅ Recommendations from NARC, AARI, and ICAR-IIOR research ✅ Common mistakes that destroy sesame yield ABOUT NEXTGEN AGRICULTURE: NextGen Agriculture is South Asia's practical agri-education channel for farmers, students, and researchers. We deliver evidence-based, mentor-driven content on crop production, disease management, oilseeds, and agriculture careers — grounded in Pakistani and Indian research institutions. Music: Songs by TELL YOUR STORY music by ikson™ Link: https://ikson.com/tell-your-story CONNECT WITH US: 🔔 Subscribe:    / @nextgenagriculture   💬 Comment your sesame farming questions below #SesamePestManagement #NextGenAgriculture #SouthAsianFarming