Study on absorption of pesticides formulation into coconut palm and their feasibility against coconut eriophyid mite using syringe method of pesticides application

Abstract

The present investigation to study on absorption of pesticides formulation into coconut palm using syringe method of pesticides application showed that acaro-insecticides viz., spiromesifen 22.9% SC, abamectin 1.9% EC, fipronil 5% SG and buprofezin 25% SC found to have very low solubility threshold and were not effective in complete absorption by coconut fronds. Though the acaro-insecticides having acaricidal activity may not be used against coconut eriophyid mite, Aceria guerreronis. Further studies can be conducted under desire solubility level of different chemical formulations and their absorption in to the coconut palm for the management of A. guerreronis using syringe method.