Department of Life Sciences, Manipur University, Imphal-795003, Manipur
The neem derivatives namely Achook and Nimin have been field tested along with the conventional pesticide monocrotophos (0.05%) against chilli thrips infesting a local variety of Capsicum annum,. Though the density of thrips population decreased to some extent in the plots treated with Achook and Nimin, the average percentage control of thrips was higher in monocrotophos treated plots (79%), followed by the treatment of alternate sprays of Achook -Monocrotophos (65%). But the mean percentage control of thrips in Achook and Nimin treated plots was only 33% and 45% respectively.
