Global Journal of Biology, Agriculture & Health Sciences

Abstract

Integrated Management of Mango Stem Borer (Batocera rufomaculata Dejan) in Nepal

Sudeep Kumar Upadhyay, Bedanand Chaudhary & Bibek Sapkota

Mango Stem Borer (Batocera rufomaculata) Dejan) is a major insect pest of mango in Eastern Terai Region (ETR) of Nepal, mainly Saptari, Siraha, Sunsari, Morang and Udaipur district of the region. An experiment was carried out during 2010 and 2011 for management of mango stem borer at Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Tarahara designed in Complete Randomized Design with eight treatments in four replications. Among eight treatments, Imidacloprid 17.8% SL, Thiamethoxame 25% WG and Trizophos 40% SL performed best in management of mango stem borer. For the verification of on station result another experiment was carried out in farmer's field of Rupnagar, Bastipur, Saptari District during 2011 and 2012 including five treatments in four replications. Among the treatments, Imidacloprid 17.8% SL, Thiamethoxame 25% WG was found best in management of mango stem borer.

Published Date: 2018-12-06;