Vol. 11, Special Issue 6 (2022)

Author(s):
Ramireddy Nagaraju and Ashwani Kumar

Abstract:
A field trail was conducted at Central Research Farm, SHUATS, Naini, Prayagraj during rabi season. Two applications of seven insecticides were used against Scirtothrips dorsalis. Result revealed that among the different treatments Fipronil 5% SC (94.06%) proved to be the most effective treatment followed by Spinosad 45% SC (93.16%), Imidacloprid 17.8% SL (92.27%), Nisco Sixer plus (87.34%), Nisco MECH 333 (84.68%), Profenophos 50% EC (84.37%), where as Neem oil 1500 ppm (60.69%) was found to be least effective against this pest. The plot treated with Fipronil 5% SC show highest yield (87.9 q/ha) followed by Spinosad 45% SC (82.2 q/ha). Among the treatments the best and most economical treatment was Fipronil 5% SC (1:11.36) followed by Spinosad 45% SC (1:10.64) and Imidacloprid 17.8% SL (1:10.32).