Department of Agricultural Entomology, College of Agriculture, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidhyapeeth, Latur -413 512, Parbhani, Maharashtra, India
*Corresponding author's E-mail: babangaikwad07@gmail.com
Part of M.Sc. (Agri.) dissertation submitted by B.B. Gaikwad to Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidhyapeeth, Parbhani during 2013
Studies on bio-efficacy of six insecticides against safflower aphids (Uroleucon compositae theobald) showed that dimethoate 0.03 percent and imidacloprid 0.004 per cent were the most effective treatments for the control of safflower aphids. Highest yield of safflower was recorded in dimethoate 0.03 percent but highest incremental cost benefit ratio was recorded through the application of imidacloprid 0.004 percent followed by dimethoate 0.03 per cent.
Bio-efficacy, safflower aphids, insecticides
