Evaluation of different doses of Novaluron 5.25% + Indoxacarb 4.5% SC for the management of lepidopteron pests on soybean

Abstract

The present study was conducted during kharif, 2012-13 and 2013-14 at Agricultural Research Station, Bidar to assess the efficacy of ready mix insecticide, Novaluron 5.25% + Indoxacarb 4.5% SC at different doses along with other insecticides for the management of Spodoptera litura, Helicoverpa armigera and other lepidopteron pests infesting soybean. Among the different insecticides evaluated, Novaluron 5.25% + Indoxacarb 4.5% SC @ 875 ml/ha and 825 ml/ha were proved superior by recording lowest larval population of lepidopteron pests and recorded highest grain yield.