Bio-Efficacy of Insect Growth Regulator, Lufenuron Sec Against Thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood and Pod Borer, Spodoptera Litura Fab. On Chillies

Field experiments were conducted during 2005–06 and 2006–07 to test the bioefficacy of lufenuron 5 EC along with other insecticides against thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood and pod borer, Spodoptera filum Fab. on chillies. Fipronil 5 SC 50 gail ha was the most effective insecticide for thrips followed by lufenuron 5 EC @ 30 g ai/ha and 25 g ai/ha. Lufenuron 5 EC @ 25 g ai/ha, 30 g ai/ha and thiodicarb 75 SP @ 750 g ai/ha were effective in reducing the pod damage by effectively suppressing the population of S. litura on chillies. Lufenuron 5 EC @ 25 g ai/ha and 30 g ai/ha resulted in higher yields by effectively checking the damage due to thrips and pod borer.