Preliminary Studies on the Relative Efficacy of Different Insecticides for the Control of Castorshoot-and-Capsule Borer, Dichocrocis Punctiferalis Guen. (Pyralidae:Lepidoptera) on Castor

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2007

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A laboratory trial to study the relative effectiveness of different nsecticides for the control of castor shoot-and-capsule borer Dichocrocis punctiferalis Guen. was conducted. Partially dried castor capsules, after having been dipped in various insecticidal concentrations, were offered to the insect for feeding. The results revealed that ethyl-parathion 0.025 per cent, dichlorvos 0.025 per cent, DDT 0.1 per cent fenitrothion 0.05 per cent and endrin 0.05 per cent were effective for the control of this pest.

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HAU Journal of Research, Vol.I No.4

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