R.A.R.S., Palem-509 215, Mahabubnagar, Andhra Pradesh
1Department of Environmental Science and Technology, College of Agriculture, ANGRAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500 030, India
2AICRP on Biological Control of Crop Pests and Weeds, ARI, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500 030, India
The results revealed that Biointensive Pest Management (BIPM) module was ultimately the promising one with better net returns (Cost: Benefit ratio 1:1.20) and effective conservation of natural enemies eventhough Farmers Practice (FP) and Integrated Pest Management modules initially hosted less larval population and minimum extent of damage indicating the suitability and feasibility of BIPM for pigeon pea ecosystems.
BIPM, Cajanus cajan, Helicoverpa armigera