Performance of New Insecticide Molecules Premix (Spinetoram + Methoxyfenozide) to Combat Dual Podborers in Red Gram, Cajanus cajan L.

Spinetoram has a wide spectrum of activity against a variety of insect pests and poses no hazard to humans or animals and provides safety to environment. Methoxyfenozide also poses oral toxicity to mammals and honeybees. With so many benefits, premix formulation insecticides aid in improved target toxicity, safety against natural enemies, environmental safety and a low rate of target organism resistance development.

In this field investigation were carried out 2019–2021 to evaluate the effectiveness of a premix insecticides spinetoram 6% and methoxyfenozide 30% combination against dual lepidoterans in Red gram. The larvae assessment was performed on ten randomly chosen plants from each plot before and after the treatments. The extent of pod damage and the reduction relative to the untreated control were determined.

Our investigations shows that the premix combination of spinetoram 6% and methoxyfenozide 30% treatment demonstrated notable efficacy across all dosage levels. Notably, the highest dose of the combination treatment showcased superior performance with reduced pest incidence. Yield analysis further emphasized the effectiveness of the spinetoram-methoxyfenozide combination in enhancing Red gram productivity. This present work suggests that there exist synergistic effect between spinetoram and methoxyfenozide highlighting the potential for integrated pest management strategies in Red gram cultivation.