To evaluate the efficacy of insecticides and bio-pesticides against brinjal shoot and fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis, Guenee)

Abstract

The field trial was conducted at the Central field, Department of Entomology, SHUATS, Allahabad during Kharif from August to November 2017 investigation entitled “Efficacy of certain insecticides and bio-pesticides against brinjal shoot and fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee)”. In shoot infestation the pest was commenced from 34th standard week (August third week) with an average 3.66% infestation and gradually reached peak level of 30.31% infestation at 42nd SW (October third week). In fruit infestation the pest was commenced from 39th SW (third week of September) with an average 4.41% infestation and gradually reached peak level of 40.31 % infestation at 46th SW (November second week).