Field Studies on Rhinolure Trap in the Control of Rhinoceros Beetle (Oryces Rhinoceros) in Coconut
| dc.contributor.author | Sujatha, A. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Nair, C.P.R.K. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Rao, D.V.R. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2014-06-18T06:36:14Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2014-06-18T06:36:14Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2002 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The adult rhinoceros beetle damages the coconut palm by boring into tender and soft tissue of bud region i.e., unopened leaves and spathes resulting in the reduction of yield up to 10 per cent. Sometimes, it acts as a carrier for bud rot disease and also pre disposes the palm to the attack of red palm weevil. Although chemical control remains the most effective control measure to date, current emphasis is mainly on the use of eco friendly measures like bio control agents, plant origin pesticides, pheromones etc., with an aim of reducing the use of chemicals for control. The major effect of Integrated Pest Management has been to reduce pesticide use to very low level. Studies with 0. rhinoceros have helped to identify an active compound i.e., aggregation male pheromone (ethyl 4 - methyl1 - octanoate) and opens up new prospects for controlling the pest effectively. Hence, present studies were carried out to test the efficacy of the pheromone in reducing the beetle damage, as this has direct impact on the pest build up in the field. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.citation | Proceedings of Placrosym XV (2002): 520-524 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/3058 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.title | Field Studies on Rhinolure Trap in the Control of Rhinoceros Beetle (Oryces Rhinoceros) in Coconut | en_US |
| dc.type | Article | en_US |
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