Evaluation of new molecules against thrips of capsicum under protected cultivation

Abstract

The experiment was conducted to evaluate some newer molecules against capsicum thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood under polyhouse condition. Among the evaluated insecticides thiamethoxam 25 WG at 0.20 g per litre found to be superior and reduced the thrips population with maximum yield (47.8 t /ha) and net returns (Rs. 1863700/ha) with highest B:C ratio (2.86) suggesting thiamethoxam 25 WG is cost effective and economically feasible.