ISSN: 0973-7510
E-ISSN: 3051-3054
Field experiments were conducted to observe, the relative performance of some new insecticides with novel mode of action (Acetamiprid 20 SP @20 g a.i./ha, Spinosad 45 % SC @73 g a.i./ha, Rynaxypyr 18.5 SC 30g a.i/ha, Dimethoate 30 EC @ 600 g a.i./ha, Profenophos+DDVP 20ml+0.5ml/lit, Acephate 75 SP @ 750 g a.i./ha) for the management of Pod bug [Clavigralla gibbosa (Spinola)] on Pigeon pea in field condition, during the kharif season of 2012-13 and 2013-14 at Agricultural Research Farm, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. Among the insecticide tested, the lowest pod damage & grain damage by Pod bug was recorded in the plot treated with Rynaxypyr 18.5 SC @ 30g a.i./ha (10.33 &9.00% and 3.65 &2.05% respectively ) which is at par with Spinosad 45% SC @73 g a.i./ ha (12.66% & 10.00 % and 3.84% & 2.51 % respectively ).
Rynaxypyr, Pod bug, Insecticides, Spinosad.
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