Evaluation of bio-intensive pest management module (BIPM) against shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalis Guene on brinjal

The current study was carried out at the farmer's field to examine the efficiency of various bio-intensive pest management modules (BIPM) against brinjal shoot and fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis) and their effect on natural enemies and crop yield. The result of current investigations showed that the lowest shoot and fruit damage was recorded in module III (13.16 & 16.56, 10.92 & 12.30) which is most effective among all modules and followed by module IV (14.41 & 19.00, 12.79 & 13.63), respectively. In the case of module II and module I, moderate damage was recorded compared to the untreated check. Among the various modules, the maximum fruit yield and the highest benefit-cost ratio were recorded in module III (18.95 & 16.12 t/ha) followed by module IV (14.55 & 14.98 t/ha). Module III was recorded as the best module for controlling of shoot and fruit borer on brinjal compared to farmer's practices.