Research Article | Published: 01 March 2008

Effectiveness of some synthetic Pyrethroids against Larvae of the Teak skeletonizer, Eutectona machaeralis (Walker)

Bazgha Athar and K. C. Joshi

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 31 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 67-71 | 2008
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2008-7KT4E7 | Cite this article

Abstract

Three synthetic pyrethroids viz. alphamethrin (Alphaguard 10 EC), cypermethrin (Bilcyp 10 EC) and deltamethrin (Decis 2.8 EC) in different concentrations were tested against the 4th instar larvae of E. machaeralis. All the insecticidal formulations were found superior to the control. Foliar sprayings of 0.02 per cent cypermethrin and deltamethrin 0.01 per cent were highly effective to control the larvae. Deltamethrin 0.01 per cent was proved effective, safer and economical as compared to cypermethrin 0.01 per cent for the control of these larvae.

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Athar, B. and Joshi, K.C., 2008. Effectiveness of some synthetic Pyrethroids against Larvae of the Teak skeletonizer, Eutectona machaeralis (Walker). Indian Journal of Forestry, 31(1), pp.67-71. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2008-7KT4E7

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