Journal of Entomological Research
SCOPUSWeb of Science
  • Year: 2002
  • Volume: 26
  • Issue: 3

Evaluation of certain new neem formulations against okra fruit borer, Earias vittella (Fabricius) and their effect on yield1

  • Author:
  • S. Gowri, G. Ramachandra Rao, B. Nagalingam
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 245 to 247

Department of Entomology, Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University, Agricultural College, Bapatia - 522101, Andhra Pradesh, (India).

1A part of approved M.Sc (Ag.) Thesis submitted by S. Gowri to Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, (India).

Abstract

Studies on the efficacy of some new neem formulations like Nimbecidine, Bioneem, Neemark. Achook, Vijayneem. Rakshak, Neemgold, Neemazal, neem oil and conventional insecticide, endosulfan against okra fruit borer, Earias vittella (Fabricius) indicated that endosulfan (0.07%) and Nimbecidine (1.0%) were most effective in controlling the fruit borer, E. vittella and gave higher yield of okra fruits.