Field studies on Bio efficacy and Phytotoxicity of Indoxacarb 14.5% SC against pod borer of chickpea

Abstract

Field experiment was carried out during rabi 2015 and 2016 to evaluate the bio efficacy of indoxacarb 14.5% SC against chickpea podborer. The plots sprayed with Indoxacarb 14.5% SC @ 75 g.a.i /ha were best treatments in reducing the pod borer larval load, their damage to pods and registering good seed yield of chickpea. Indoxacarb 14.5% SC was on par with all other standard check treatments used in the experiment for Chrysoperla and coccinellids activity. This product does not cause any phytotoxicity symptoms on chickpea. Hence, Indoxacarb 14.5% SC @ 75 g a.i. / ha is the optimum and effective dose to manage the pod borer of chick pea.