Journal of Entomological Research

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  • Year: 2025
  • Volume: 49
  • Issue: 2

Bioefficacy of a new acaricide, cyenopyrafen 30% SC against phytophagous mites of apple

1Regional Horticultural Research & Training Station (Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry), Mashobra-171 007, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

2Department of Entomology, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan-173 230, Himachal Pradesh, India

Regional Horticultural Research & Training Station (Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry), Bajaura, Kullu-175 125, Himachal Pradesh, India

*Corresponding authors’ E-mail : drjsverma@yahoo.com

Online Published on 15 July, 2025.

Abstract

The new acaricide, cyenopyrafen 30% SC, was tested against phytophagous apple mites for two cropping seasons in conjunction with recommended acaricide, propargite 57% EC (1 ml/L). Results indicated that cyenopyrafen 30% SC was successful in reducing mite populations for 28 days following treatment at rates of 0.2, 0.25 and 0.3 ml/L. The findings regarding the impact of various treatments on mite infestation showed that cyenopyrafen 30% SC was more effective than the recommended acaricide and was found comparable to the standard propargite 57% EC with respect to safety of the natural enemies of the phytophagous mites.

Keywords

Apple, Cyenopyrafen, Efficacy, Natural enemies, Phytophagous mites, Propargite