1Department of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, BHU, Varanasi221 005, U.P.
Department of Agricultural Entomology, Udai Pratap Autonomous College, Varanasi221 003, Uttar Pradesh, India
*Corresponding author’s E-mail: kuldeepsingh153@gmail.com
Online Published on 08 April, 2022.
Emamectin Benzoate 5 EC @ 15 g a.i./ha was effective in reducing the infestation of fruit borer and increased the yield of healthy fruits by 38.94 and 39.99% and minimized the yield loss by 42.23 and 42.43% over untreated control during 2017-18 and 2018-19, respectively. Spinosad 45 SC formulation was also effective @ 75 g a.i./ha in protecting the crop and increased the yield of healthy fruits by 34.50 and 36.16% and minimized the yield loss by 35.57 and 36.26% during both the years, respectively.
Emamectin benzoate, Field-efficacy, Helicoverpa armigera, Spinosad, Tomato
