Management of Shoot and Capsule Borer, Conogathes punctifaralis L in Castor by Intercropping

An experiment on impact of intercropping on the incidence of shoot and capsule borer Conogathes punctifaralis L in castor crop was carried out at Main Castor and Mustard Research Station, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar during 2007-08. Results revealed that lowest (34.18 %) infestation of capsule borer was recorded in castor inter cropped with cow pea (1:2). Maximum seed yield of castor was obtained from green gram (1:1) inter crop but it was not differed from sesame (1:1) or (1:2) inter crop. Overall results revealed that green gram and sesame were profitable by achieving higher seed yield and reducing the infestation of capsule borer.