Banana plant provides highly nutritional and medicinal valued fruit, flower, central core stem
as food and more economic value. However, during banana cultivation famers face …

This study evaluated the laboratory and field efficacy of some biopesticides against the
banana pseudostem weevil Odoiporus longicollis (Olivier). Sprays were applied five times …

Field trials were conducted to assess the bio-efficacy of two indigenous plant products, viz.
seed extracts of Strychnos nuxvomica and Pachyrrhizus erosus, using petroleum either as …

In order to study the biology and seasonal incidence of banana pseudostem weevil,
Odoiporus longicollis Olivier, laboratory as well as field experiments were conducted during …

Use of eco-friendly naturally occurring plant products in the management of the mustard
aphid, Lipaphis erysimi Kaltenbach (Hemiptera: Aphididae) under laboratory conditions was …

Humans and many other creatures depend on agriculture for survival, but it is impossible to
cultivate without the use of pesticides. Different types of harmful organism or pest exists in …

ABSTRACTInjudicious use of chemical inputs in agriculture poses challenge to sustainable
agriculture. Cassava (ManihotesculentaCrantz) is a climate resilient crop cultivated in …

Compiled data revealed that Pongamia oil was very effective for reducing the pest
population up to 15 days after spray followed by neem oil and agro spray oil. Bioassay of …

Injudicious use of chemical inputs in agriculture poses challenge to sustainable agriculture.
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a climate resilient crop cultivated in tropical and …

The pseudostem borer of banana, Odoiporus longicollis (Olivier) is one of the serious
monophagous pest limiting the production and productivity of bananas. This pest is widely …