1Department of Entomology, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj211007, Uttar Pradesh, India
*Email: priteshgaonkar025@gmail.com (corresponding author)
Online Published on 17 December, 2025.
This study evaluated the efficacy of selected insecticides against thrips Scirtothrips dorsalis (Hood) on chilli. All the insecticides significantly reduced the infestation, with imidacloprid 17.8%SL (0.68 thrips/3 leaves/ plant) giving maximum control; it was followed by spinosad 45%SC (0.89). The most economical treatment was imidacloprid 17.8% SL giving yield of 134.58 q/ ha (with benefit cost ratio 1:9.04) followed by spinosad 45%SC giving yield of of 128.29 q/ ha (with benefit cost ratio 1:7.45).
Chilli, Scirtothrips dorsalis, Insecticides, Cost Benefit Ratio, Economics, Efficacy, Infestation, Significant Reduction, Imidacloprid, Spinosad, Yield
