Journal of Entomological Research
SCOPUSWeb of Science
  • Year: 2008
  • Volume: 32
  • Issue: 2

Effect of Melia azedarach extract on the feeding of Diorhabda lusca (Maulik) on Celtis australis Linn.

  • Author:
  • Ajay Sharma, K.C. Sharma, Rakesh Kumar
  • Total Page Count: 2
  • Page Number: 117 to 118

Department of Entomology and Apiculture, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan - 173 230, H.P., India.

Abstract

Ethanol and methanol extracts of Melia azedarach seeds were used against Diorhabda lusca (Maulik) and 1.5 per cent ethanol extract was found to give the maximum repellency for third instar larvae.