Comparative Efficacy of Insecticides, Insect Growth Regulator and M.Y. Strategy Against Insect Pets of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)

Abstract

The efficacy of Azodrin and Pirate (insecticides), Cascade (insect growth regulator) and Pressurized water spray (M.Y. strategy) was evaluated against insect pests of okra. Cascade was found to be the best efficient against Helicoverpe emigrate and Earias spp. Pirate showed maximum efficacy against Amrasca biguttuia biguttula, whereas, against Bemisia tabaci, the most effective treatment was Azodrin followed by M.Y. strategy.