Vol. 12, Issue 5 (2023)

Author(s):
Yogendra Kumar Mishra, Amit Kumar Sharma, Muni Pratap Sahu, Manoj Kumar Ahirwar, Vikash Singh and Narendra Kumar

Abstract:
In the present scenario, Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is a major constraint to the cultivation of chickpea in India, and its management has faced considerable challenges due to climate change and resistance development by using more synthetic insecticides. In this context, the experiment was initiated with the objective to evaluate the effectiveness of fermented botanical extracts against the incidence of H. armigera in chickpea under field conditions. The results revealed that Treatment, T₆ (Buttermilk @ 15 litres/ha + Neem leaves @ 625 gm/ha + Datura leaves @ 625 gm/ha + Black pepper @ 625 gm/ha + Mustard @ 625 gm/ha) was most effective in reducing H. armigera larval populations (0.13 larvae/mrl), pod damage (2.58%) with increased subsequent yield (2322.32 kg/ha) as compared to other treatments. Accordingly, locally to be have botanical extracts would greatly significantly advantage to the marginal farmers in chickpea production. Future research attention and issues as a part of IPM strategies in pest management are important.