Research Article | Published: 10 March 2023

Control of bamboo borer Chlorophorus annularis by using eco-friendly preservatives

Karan Pal Singh, Mohammad Faisal, Manisha Sharma and Mohsin Ikram

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 45 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 156-159 | 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-610R39 | Cite this article

Abstract

Bamboos suffer from insect damage, in varying degree, right from the seed to the finished products by as many as 212 insect species. Chlorophorus annularis (Cerambycidae: Coleoptera) is one of the serious pests on dry bamboo. Three preservatives, viz., CCB (Copper sulphate, Chrome and Boric acid), Borax and ZiBOC (Copper sulphate, Borax, Zinc chloride) at 6 per cent concentration by pressure, and dipping method were used for the control of C. annularis. CCB 6% preservative after 7 days of dipping yielded a maximum of 76.62 average per cent borer control in dry bamboo followed by 4 days of dipping (71.17%), 2 days of dipping (48.06%) and after 1 hour of dipping (45.88% borer control). Preservatives used for the control of bamboo borer damaging cut and dry bamboo were quite effective and the methodology applied was environmentally safe. For post-harvest management of dry bamboo, ZiBOC or CCB 6% preservative after 7 days of of dipping is recommended for effective borer control.

Keywords

Borax, Copper sulphate, Dry bamboo, Post-harvest management, Zinc chloride

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Singh, K.P., Faisal, M., Sharma, M. and Ikram, M., 2022. Control of bamboo borer Chlorophorus annularis by using eco-friendly preservatives. Indian Journal of Forestry, 45(3), pp.156-159. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-610R39

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 07 February 2023

Manuscript Revised on 27 February 2023

Manuscript Accepted on 04 March 2023

Manuscript Published on 10 March 2023

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