Journal of Entomological Research
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  • Year: 2025
  • Volume: 49
  • Issue: 2

Testing a new approach for suppressing tomato pests

Department of Agricultural Entomology, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia-741 252, West Bengal, India

*Corresponding authors’ E-mail : sudarshanbckv@gmail.com

Online Published on 15 July, 2025.

Abstract

Biorational modules comprised of natural ingredients like common salt, baking soda, acetic acid and neem oil alongwith additional single application of synthetic pesticide (Chlorfenapyr) exhibited further improved performance. The module components worked effectively to suppress population build up and damage. It was cost-effective and safe for the beneficial fauna found in tomato ecosystem.

Keywords

Lycopersicon esculentum, Pest management