Abstract :
The bioefficacy of six newer insecticides molecules was evaluated against pod borer complex in Indian bean crop revealed that the treatment of spinosad (0.01%) proved most effective followed by indoxacarb (0.01%). The treatments of endosulfan (0.05%), cartap (0.10%) and malathion (0.05%) were existed in moderately effective group, however, the treatment of Neem oil (0.5%) was proved least effective. The order of effectiveness of insecticides against prod borer complex was : spinosad > indoxacarb > endosulfan > cartap > malathion > Neem oil.
Keyword :
Lablab purpureus, pod borer, insecticides