Evaluation of Ipm Modules Against Pomegranate Fruit Borer Deudorix epijarbas (Moore)

Authors

  • Nikita Chauhan Department of Entomology, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan 173230, Himachal Pradesh
  • Divender Gupta Department of Entomology, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan 173230, Himachal Pradesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2023.815

Abstract

Pomegranate fruit borer Deudorix epijarbas (Moore) is one of the serious pests of pomegranate. In Himachal Pradesh, the extent of loss varies between 50-90%. Various modules including insecticides and biopesticides were evaluated using 3 sprays at 21 days interval, initiating the first spray when 1-2 fruits in orchard showed signs of infestation. Among 19 modules, module M18 (cyantraniliprole-cyantraniliprole-cyantraniliprole (0.0075%)) resulted in maximum fruit yield (7.37kg/ ha) but its incremental benefit cost ratio (IBCR) value was low (3.42:1). To reduce problems due to repeated use of same insecticide, insecticides and biopesticides need to be used in rotation. Modules including first and second spray of biopesticides, were economically non-viable due to IBCR <1. Among biopesticides, only M14 (3 consecutive sprays of spinosad) showed encouraging results with infestation of 16.85% and IBCR of 5.75:1.

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Published

2023-05-18

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Chauhan, N., & Gupta, D. (2023). Evaluation of Ipm Modules Against Pomegranate Fruit Borer <i>Deudorix epijarbas</i> (Moore). Indian Journal of Entomology, 86(2), 557–561. https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2023.815

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Volume 86, Issue 2, June 2024

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