1Department of Zoology, NREC College, Khurja-203 131, Uttar Pradesh, India
Department of Zoology, D.S. College, Aligarh-202 001, Uttar Pradesh, India
*Corresponding author's E-mail: drhridayesharya@gmail.com
Online published on 17 August, 2020.
In the present study Ocimum sanctum leaves were tested for their aphidicidal properties, as plant products are gaining global importance due to their biodegradable and ecologically compatible nature and ill effects of synthetic and chemical pesticides. Leaves of Ocimum were found safe against its natural predator Coccinella septempunctata Linn. The leaf extract of Ocimum sanctum when used at 2% found to be an effective protectant against L. erysimi.
Bio-efficacy, Coccinella septempuntata, Lipaphis erysimi, Ocimum sanctum, plant product
