Evaluation of IPM Modules against Diaphania caesalis (Walker) in Jack Fruit Soumya K1, Krishnamoorthy A, Venkatesha M G2,* Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hesseraghatta Lake post, Bangalore560089, Karnakata, India 1Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru560095, Karnakata, India 2Department of Zoology, Bangalore University, Bengaluru560056, Karnakata, India *Email: venkatmelally@gmail.com (corresponding author)
Online Published on 04 January, 2024. Abstract Field trials were conducted to evaluate four IPM modules against jack shoot and fruit borer Diaphania caesalis (Walker). Among different canopy types, the spreading type canopy was the most susceptible. The fruit damage on covered and hooked fruits were significantly lesser compared to control. Among the five modules evaluated- Module I (Nomuraea rileyi (WP)@ 10g/ l, pongamia soap 5 gm/ l, Trichogramma chilonis@ 45,000 adults and Apanteles stantoni@ 450 adults/ acre) were more effective. The laboratory mass multiplied parasitoids and pathogens provided an effective control. Moreover, ecofriendly botanical insecticides i.e. neem and pongamia are equally effective. Top Keywords Jack fruit, Diaphania caesalis, Ecology, Biocontrol, Life history, Chemical control, Neem, Pongamia, Nomuraea rileyi, Trichogramma chilonis, Apanteles stantoni, Hooking, Blagging. Top |