Vol. 10, Special Issue 11 (2021)

Author(s):
RD Solankar, AR Walunj, GB Kabre and PE More

Abstract:
The field experiment was conducted to assess the bio-efficacy of different insecticide molecules and the efficiency of new insecticide molecule Lambda-cyhalothrin 4.9 CS in combination with the fungicide and soluble fertilizer against the pest complex infesting pomegranate viz., aphids and thrips. Among the evaluated treatments, the treatment of Cyantraniliprole 10.26 % OD @ 0.9 ml and combination treatment of Lambda-cyhalothrin 4.9 CS (each at 0.3ml) + Propineb 50 WP (1gm) with soluble fertilizer (00:52:34) (5 g per lit) were found equally effective for the control of sucking pests viz. aphids and thrips on pomegranate followed by treatment of Flubendiamide 19.92 %+ Thiacloprid 19.92 SC at @ 0.4 ml per litre of water. The combination treatment of Lambda-cyhalothrin 4.9 CS (each at 0.3ml) + Propineb 50 WP(1gm) with soluble fertilizer (00:52:34) (5 g) recorded least population of aphids i.e.16.4 as against 29.8 per 5 cm twig in untreated control and least population of thrips i.e. 3.47 as against 16.19 per 5 cm twig in untreated control, found most effective for the control of sucking pest of pomegranate as a sustainable approach in pest management.