1Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture Padanakkad, Kerala Agricultural University, Kasaragod, 671314, Kerala, India
2Extension Training Centre, Kerala Agricultural University, Vorkady, Manjeswar, 671323
*Email: gaganbs4512@gmail.com (corresponding author): ORCID ID 0009-0001-4542-9439
Online published on 1 April, 2025.
Field experiments were conducted to evaluate the efficacy of microbial agents, and neem based and biorational insecticides against major lepidopteran pests of okra, viz., shoot and fruit borer Earias vitelli (F) and leaf roller Haritalodes derogata (F) during summer and kharif 2022. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design (RBD) with nine treatments and three replications. Results indicated that spinosad 45SC was the most effective with highest marketable yield. Thus, spinosad 45SC can be used for the effective management of E. vitella and H. derogate in okra.
Shoot and fruit borer, Leaf roller, Spinosad 45SC, Emamectin benzoate 5SG, Okra, Insecticides, Earias vitella, Haritalodes derogata, Safety, IPM
