Effects of some antifeedants on the caterpillars of Pericallia ricini F. (Arctiidae, Lepidoptera) a pest of cacao
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2007-02-08
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Triphenyl tin acetate, triphenyl tin chloride, and AC 24055 were tested on Periaillia ricini (or assessing rheir efficacy as antifeedants at five concentrations ranging from 0-0125% to 0-2%. Triphenyl tin acetate at 0-2% and 0-1% ami Q-2% triphenyl tin chloride were most effective in checking the leaf consumption by catetpiilars protecting the leaf and causing maximum mortality of caterpillars. The chemical AC 24055 was least effective for all the factors scudied.
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J.Plantn.Crops 1974 v-2 i-2 p-21-22