Effect of Different Ready-Mix Insecticidal Combinations on Ladybird Beetle (Coccinella spp.) of Drumstick

Abstract

The present study entitled "Effect of different ready-mix insecticidal combinations on ladybird beetle (Coccinella spp.) of Drumstick" was undertaken at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dhule (Maharashtra)-424004 during kharif-rabi, 2024-25.Ladybird beetles are among the most important groups of predatory insects occurring in agricultural and horticultural ecosystems.This is important to see how the ladybird population is influenced by the application of various insecticidal mixture which are commonly applied on drumstick plants.The present study focused on the population analysis of ladybird beetle.The results showed that the lambda-cyhalothrin 4.6% + Chlorantraniliprole 9.3% ZC did not significantly impact ladybird beetle populations which is a good strategy to use in IPM.Propargite 50% + Bifenthrin 5% SE also supported ladybird beetle conservation, indicating a balanced pest management strategy.