Studies on Orthaga mangiferae Misra (Lepidoptera : Pyralidae) a serious pest of mango in Uttar Pradesh and its control.
Gupta B. P., Rai K. M.
Author Affiliation: Horticultural Experiments and Training Centre, Chaubattia, Almora, UP, India.
Progressive Horticulture 14 : 241-243
Abstract : In 3-year trials 7 insecticides were evaluated for the control of O. mangiferae caterpillars. The insecticides were applied once in late October and the results were assessed over the following 72 h. Parathion at 0.03% or endosulfan at 0.035% gave the best control (100%).