Efficacy of Insecticides against Sucking Insect Pests in Groundnut

Authors

  • Madhuri Burjikindi Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Hyderabad 500030, Telangana
  • Rohini Sugandi University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad 580005, Karnataka
  • Basavaraj S. Yenagi University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad 580005, Karnataka
  • Subhash B. Kandakoor University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad 580005, Karnataka
  • Kolli Bhargavi Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Hyderabad 500030, Telangana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2024.1992

Keywords:

Acetamiprid, Empoasca kerri, foliar spray, imidachloprid, management, population, Scirtothrips dorsalis, seed treatment, summer, yield

Abstract

The study evaluated various insecticide treatments targeting thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood and leafhoppers, Empoasca kerri Pruthi, key pests in groundnut cultivation during the summer 2021 and 2022. Among the treatments, seed treatment with imidacloprid 18.5% + hexaconazole 1.50% FS, along with foliar spray of acetamiprid 20% SP, showed notable effectiveness. This approach led to superior pest management, resulting in higher pod yield, net returns, and a favourable benefit-cost ratio. Comparable performance was observed with other treatments, including seed treatment with thiamethoxam 30 FS + acetamiprid 20% SP foliar spray and seed treatment with imidacloprid 60 FS + acetamiprid 20% SP foliar spray. Notably, seed treatments were found to be safer for natural enemies compared to foliar sprays and combinations thereof.

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Published

2024-06-04

How to Cite

Burjikindi, M., Sugandi, R., Yenagi, B. S., Kandakoor, S. B., & Bhargavi, K. (2024). Efficacy of Insecticides against Sucking Insect Pests in Groundnut. Indian Journal of Entomology, 1–4. https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2024.1992

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Online First

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