Effect of spiromesifen 240 SC on beneficial insects

Spiromesifen 240 SC was tested for its safety to beneficial insects. Results showed that different doses of spiromesifen viz., 72, 96. and 120 g a.i. ha⁻¹ caused 6.6, 19.0 and 28.3 reduction of predatory mite population, respectively. Adult emergence and parasitization of Trichogramma chilonis was less affected by spiromesifen @ 96 g a.i ha⁻¹ caused 0.55% egg mortality of Chrysoperla carnea. The chemical 15.00 and 42.5 mortality of honey bees @ 96 and 120 g a.i. ha⁻¹ after 6 hrs. of contact.