Effect of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles prepared by green route on Spodop tera frugiperda under laboratory conditions

Spodoptera frugiperda also known as Fall armyworm (FAW) is a Lepidoptera in the family Noctuidae. It is a major pest of corn, rice, maize and other crops which are generally controlled by insecticides that can cause harm to environment. Currently, the robust development of nanotechnology is taking prime role in the agricultural industry as proper alternative of traditional pes management with efficient and safe characteristics. The present study sought to determine the efficacy of Zinc Oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) towards S. frugiperda under certain condition. Different concentrations of ZnO nanoparticles were used to control the Fall armyworm. The ZnO nanoparticles were prepared by environment friendly green route. The different concentration shows that the mortality rate increases with increase in concentrations. The ZnO nanoparticles-based solution can be used as insecticides.