Vol. 12, Issue 4 (2023)

Author(s):
Pallavi K, Thippaiah M and Manjunatha R

Abstract:
The investigation on bio-efficacy of new molecules against field bean pod borer conducted at College of Sericulture, Chintamani during kharif 2021. The bio-efficacy of eight newer molecules was evaluated against field bean pod borer in field bean crop revealed that the treatment of Chlorantraniliprole 18.5 SC (78.95%) proved most effective followed by Spinosad 45 SC (75.36%). The next best highest mean larval reduction was recorded in Fenvalerate 20 EC (64.00%) followed by Indoxacarb 14.5 SC (63.32%), Emamectin benzoate 5 SG (61.92%) and Profenophos 50 EC (57.64%). The treatments with NSKE 5% (36.04%) and Azadirectin 1% (32.86%) found least effective treatments during season 2021-22.