Journal of Entomological Research
SCOPUSWeb of Science
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 38
  • Issue: 3

Bio-efficacy of some insecticides against thrips on Bt cotton

  • Author:
  • A.G. Badgujar, B.B. Bhosle, B.V. Bhede, D.D. Patait, S.S. Durghude
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 209 to 212

Department of Entomology, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani - 431 402, Maharashtra, India

*Corresponding author's E-mail: anantbadgujar@gmail.com

Online published on 20 November, 2014.

Abstract

The results revealed that spraying of fipronil 5 SC was significantly superior over all other treatments followed by acetamiprid 20 SP and thiamethoxam 25 WG. The data on yield revealed that, fipronil 5 SC recorded highest seed cotton yield (2087 kg/ha) followed by acetamiprid 20 SP and thiamethoxam 25 WG. The highest C:B ratio was obtained in fipronil 5 SC which was followed by acetamiprid 20 SP and thiamethoxam 25 WG.

Keywords

Thrips, Bt cotton, Bioefficacy