Efficacy of Neem Based Formulations against Wheat Aphids under Semi-Arid Irrigated Conditions in South-West Punjab

Authors

  • Mandeep Pathania Punjab Agricultural University, Regional Research Station, Bathinda 151001, Punjab
  • Jasreet Kaur Punjab Agricultural University, Regional Research Station, Bathinda 151001, Punjab
  • Beant Singh Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 141004, Punjab

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2021.134

Keywords:

Wheat, aphids, Rhopalosiphum padi, R. maidis, coccinellids, neem formulations, thiamethoxam, incidence, population dynamics, efficacy, NSKE, yield

Abstract

Neem formulations viz. aqueous extract of neem and NSKE along with standard check thiamethoxam were evaluated for their efficacy against wheat aphids Rhopalosiphum padi (L.) and Rhopalosiphum maidis (Fitch). It was observed that aphids’ incidence on shoots started in the first week of January with a peak (40.90 aphids/ shoot) during third week of March. Thiamethoxam 25 WG @ 50 g/ ha was found significantly superior giving 93.53% reduction after 7 DAS (days of spray). Different formulations of neem also yielded comparable results in controlling wheat aphids. Aqueous extract of neem @ 5 l/ ha resulted maximum (74.21%) reduction followed by NSKE @ 10% (69.04%) after 7 DAS. Occurrence of coccinellids was more in treatments with neem formulations than in thiamethoxam. The treatments resulted in 2.48- 9.25% increase in yield and it can be concluded that aqueous extract of neem and NSKE can be recommended over the most commonly used thiamethoxam for controlling wheat aphids.

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Published

2023-12-01

How to Cite

Pathania, M., Kaur, J., & Singh, B. (2023). Efficacy of Neem Based Formulations against Wheat Aphids under Semi-Arid Irrigated Conditions in South-West Punjab. Indian Journal of Entomology, 85(4), 1069–1072. https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2021.134

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Volume 85, Issue 4, December 2023

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