Relevance: 1.

Management of brinjal shoot and fruit borer: dilemma of adopting Bt brinjal over integrated pest management technology.
Anjali Mathur Singh, N. P. Swaroop Singh International Proceedings of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering (IPCBEE); 2012. 27: 93-97. 14 ref. [Journal article]

View Abstract
AB Brinjal shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee is a major pest of brinjal or eggplant which is an important and popular vegetable grown in India. With the advent of novel Bt brinjal, key challenges are raised with Indian perspective. Therefore, integrated pest management (IPM) strategy comes as a direct tool that includes several old and new techniques with alternatives like newer botanicals and microbial formulation and use of female sex pheromones and resistant cultivars to cut down on pest infestations. Field trials were carried out to evaluate different IPM modules for the management of Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee. Local brinjal cultivars of semi arid region of Rajasthan like Pusa puple long - 74 and Navkiran were found to be promising varieties with low shoot and fruit infestation. Newer botanical oils of pungam (Pongamia pinnata L.) and iluppai (Madhuca indica) in IPM modules proved to be quite effective in lowering both shoot and fruit infestation and can thus be utilized in resistance management strategy. In addition, use of female sex pheromone for BSFB resulted in significant number of moth traps. Thus the efforts to expand the use of IPM technology can be beneficial in holistic manner. The current scenario of Bt brinjal can have a great scope if incorporated as part of IPM technology.

Relevance: 3.

Field evaluation of plant products and microbial formulations against brinjal shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee under semi-arid conditions of Rajasthan.
Anjali Mathur Swaroop Singh Singh, N. P. Mahesh Meena Journal of Biopesticides; 2012. 5: 1, 71-74. 12 ref. [Journal article]

View Abstract
AB Studies were conducted to evaluate the efficacy of plant products viz., neem oil (2%), iluppai oil (2%), pungam oil (2%), combination of iluppai and pungam (1:1) and microbial formulations viz., entomopathogenic fungi, Beauveria bassiana and Verticillium lecaniiagainst the brinjal shoot and fruit borer (BSFB), Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee. The results revealed that newer plant products i.e. oils of iluppai and pungam were at par with standard check endosulfan and were found to be significantly superior than microbial formulations and also showed better efficiency than neem oil in the suppression of BSFB infestation with significant insecticidal property. The yield data also revealed that the maximum yield of marketable fruits was obtained using iluppai oil (202.75 q/ha); the percent gain over control was least with V. lecanii followed by B. bassiana, neem oil, combination of iluppai and pungam oil, pungam oil, iluppai oil (77.8%), and maximum with endosulfan (83.3%). The results thus suggest that newer plant products such as oils of iluppai and pungum are promising botanicals in the integrated pest management strategy against BSFB.

Relevance: 1.

Evaluation of rynaxypyr (coragen) 20 SC for the management of early shoot borerand top borer in sugarcane.
Saroj Jaipal Chaudhary, O. P. Rajender Prasad Indian Journal of Sugarcane Technology; 2010. 25: 1/2, 47. 6 ref. [Journal article]

View Abstract
AB Six Rynaxypyr (Coragen) 20 SC treatments applied as root drench and sand mix soil application were assessed for the control of early shoot borer (Chilo infuscatellus Snellen) and the top borer (Scirpophaga excerptalis Walker) in sugarcane crop. A randomized block design with five replications of CoH 119, CoH 110 and CoH 156 were set up at the research farm of CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Regional Research Station, Uchani, Karnal during 2007-8 and 2009-10. All treatments of Rynaxyor (8) were significantly superior over untreated check as well as Carbofuran 3G @ 1.0 kg a.i. ha-1 or Phorate 10G @ 2.0 kg a.i. ha-1standard in controlling top borer. A comparison of Rynaxypyr treatments made against second and third brood indicated that the chemical applied as root drench against second brood offered superior control of the borer. The mean cumulative incidences of the third, the fourth and the fifth broods of the top borer were the lowest when Rynaxypyr was applied as root drench than as sand mix treatment. Of the three dosages applied through root drenching against second brood, Rynaxypyr @ 75 g a.i ha-1 resulted in about 90 per cent mean reduction in the infestation by third brood alone as against 57 percent mean reduction recorded with the standard check Carbofuran 3G @ 1.0 kg a.i. ha-1. and also resulted in significant reduction in shoot borer incidence.

Strategies for the management of shot-hole borer.

Muraleedharan, N. Planters' Chronicle; 1995. January, 23-24. [Journal article]
View Abstract

AB A summary is presented of recently published suggestions and recommendations for the control of shot-hole borer [Euwallacea fornicatus] on tea in India. These are provided under the headings pruning height, post-prune spray, manuring of pruned (infested) fields, infestation trend in the pruning cycle, assessment of infestation in the second year, midcycle chemical control, schedule for spraying, and protection of new clearings. The insecticides recommended (at various dosages and application rates according to the stage at which used) are fenvalerate, deltamethrin, quinalphos, cypermethrin and dichlorvos.

Relevance: 4.

Evaluation of a non-chemical IPM module for management of brinjal shoot and fruit borer.
Rath, L. K. Maity, B. K. Journal of Applied Zoological Researches; 2005. 16: 1, 3-4. 3 ref. [Journal article]

Abstract Reference Complete Reference

Find Similar
CAB Database PDFs

View Abstract
AB Field experiments conducted in farmers' fields in Orissa, India during the summer and kharif season of 2004 with 4 integrated pest management (IPM) components, i.e. application of neem [Azadirachta indica] oil cake at 100 kg/acre at transplanting, installation of pheromone traps at 25/acre at flower bud initiation stage (45 days old crop), mechanical clipping of infested shoots at weekly interval following spraying of neem oil (Multineem) at 10-12 days interval, significantly reduced the shoot and fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis) infestation on brinjal [aubergine] cultivars Teishpur local and Desi Bada when compared with the non-IPM plots (farmers practice). This eco-friendly approach increased the yield of marketable fruits and cost:benefit ratio in the IPM plots over the non-IPM plots during both seasons.

My Projects Relevance: 5.

Evaluation of a non-chemical IPM module for the management of brinjal shoot and fruit borer.
Rath, L. K. Bijayeeny Dash Vegetable Science; 2005. 32: 2, 207-209. 1 ref. [Journal article]

Abstract Reference Complete Reference

Find Similar

View Abstract
AB An integrated pest management (IPM) module for the management of the aubergine shoot and fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis) was evaluated in farmer-owned aubergine (cultivars Teispur Local and Desi Bada) fields in India during the kharif and summer seasons of 2004. The IPM module consisted of the following: application of neem cake at 100 kg/a in 2 splits (50 kg during land preparation and 50 kg at 3 weeks after transplanting); installation of 25-30 pheromone traps/a starting from flower bud initiation until the final harvesting, and changing of lures at monthly intervals for mass trapping; mechanical clipping of infested terminal shoots at weekly intervals; and spraying of neem [Azadirachta indica] oil at 10- to 12-day intervals. A socio-economic survey was also conducted among the users. The average weekly male moth catch (recorded for 15 weeks) was 1.68 and 0.21/week during the summer and kharif seasons, respectively. Shoot infestation was lower in IPM plots (1.83 and 1.79% during the summer and kharif seasons) than in non-IPM plots (12.67 and 9.52%). Percent fruit infestation (number basis) was also lower in IPM plots (13.07 and 6.56%) than in non-IPM plots (43.34 and 27.30%). The IPM system also resulted in higher average yields (12.20 and 13.10 t/ha) and cost:benefit ratios (1:1.81 and 1:2.95) than the conventional system (13.10 and 11.37 t/ha, and 1:1.03 and 1:1.80). The age of the farmer, cooperative farming association, credit, dealer, and natural enemies tended to have negative effects on IPM practices, whereas farming experience, education, training and neighbour interference appeared to have positive effects on the adoption of IPM.

My Projects Relevance: 6.

A biorational approach for the management of brinjal fruit and shoot borer,Leucinodes orbonalis Guen.
Chakraborti, S. Journal of Entomological Research; 2001. 25: 1, 73-76. 8 ref. [Journal article]

View Abstract

AB A study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of a biorational integrated approach for the management of brinjal (Pusa Purple Cluster) fruit and shoot borer (L. orbonalis) using the following components: application of fresh neem cake in nursery at 3 kg/m 2 at land preparation, fresh neem cake at 1 kg/plant once every 30 days after transplanting, foliar application of neem seed kernel extracts at 7 ml a.i./litre at a 7-day interval beginning 30 days after transplanting, root zone application of benzene at 1 ml a.i./plant once every 30 days after transplanting, clipping and destruction of infested plant parts and single application of carbofuran at 5 g a.i./plant 30 days after transplanting. Neem components, benzene and destruction of infested plant parts produced cumulative effect, strongly deterring oviposition; it maintained the pest population and damage at low levels, and just one need-based application of carbofuran recorded very good yields. The biorational treatment cut down the heavy use of synthetic chemical and produced much superior results than the chemical method. A low mean shoot and fruit infestation (4.92 and 5.32%, respectively) was recorded with the treatment while the chemical method, with large quantum of harmful synthetic chemical, failed to afford adequate protection and recorded 20.42 and 25.24% mean shoot and fruit infestation, respectively.

Relevance: 9.

Seasonal incidence and insecticidal management of shoot and fruit borer(Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee) in brinjal.
Singh, D. K. Ram Singh Datta, S. D. Singh, S. K. Annals of Horticulture; 2009. 2: 2, 187-190. 8 ref. [Journal article]

View Abstract
AB Incidence of fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis) in terms of shoot infestation was observed during 4th week of August, 2008 and the incidence had non-significant relationship with temperature, relative humidity and rainfall but significant relationship with coccinellids and spiders. The results of chemical control trial indicated that Protenfos @ 0.1% and Spinosad @0.01% were most effective in reduction of shoot infestation of Leucinodes orbonalis besides recording higher brinjal fruit yield. Among the nine treatments tested, Profendos was the most effective followed by Spinosad individually and their combinations with Novaluran in reducing the population as well as in giving higher yield.

Relevance: 16.

Seasonal incidence and management of Leucinodes orbonalis guence on brinjal.

Naik, V. C. B. Rao, P. A. Krishnayya, P. V. Rao, V. S. Annals of Plant Protection Sciences; 2008. 16: 2, 329-332. 8 ref. [Journal article]

View Abstract
AB In a study on the seasonal incidence and management of Leucinodes orbonalis on aubergine grown in Andhra Pradesh, India, the results showed that the incidence of this shoot and fruit borer, in terms of shoot infestation, was observed during the third week of February 2006 and the incidence had no significant relationship with temperature, relative humidity and rainfall but had a significant relationship with coccinellids and spiders. The results of chemical control trial indicated that profenofos at 0.1% and spinosad at 0.015% were the most effective in the reduction of shoot infestation of L. orbonalis, aside from recording higher aubergine fruit yield. Among the 15 treatments tested, profenofos was the most effective, followed by spinosad. Individually and in combination with novaluron and azadirachtin, profenofos and spinosad were highly effective in reducing the population as well as in giving higher yields.

Relevance: 20.

Efficacy of nine insecticides against shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalisGuenee (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in eggplant.
Latif, M. A. Rahman, M. M. Alam, M. Z. Journal of Pest Science; 2010. 83: 4, 391-397. 21 ref. [Journal article]

View Abstract
AB Shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee, is a serious pest of eggplant (Solanum melongena L.). Management practices of this obnoxious pest are limited to frequent spray of chemical insecticides. Due to increasing levels of resistance of L. orbonalis to different insecticides there is an urgent need to test new chemicals. In this study, nine insecticides such as azadirachtin 0.03EC, abamectin 1.8EC, flubendiamide 24WG, chlorpyriphos 20EC, cartap 50SP, carbosulfan 20EC, thiodicarb 75WP, cypermethrin 10EC, and lambdacyhalothrin 2.5EC belonging to different chemical groups were tested against eggplant shoot and fruit borer in laboratory and field. In laboratory trial, carbosulfan and flubendiamide showed the highest toxicity against fourth instar larvae of L. orbonalis after 24 and 48 h of exposure, respectively. In field trials, they reduced more than 80% shoot and fruit infestation in winter, and 80% shoot and 70% fruit infestation in summer over control. Carbosulfan protected the highest amount of healthy fruit yield in both cropping seasons. Flubendiamide also showed the similar efficacy. Cartap and thiodicarb were moderately effective in both the seasons. Efficacy of cypermethrin and abamectin was moderate in winter but low in summer. Lambdacyhalothrin and chlorpyriphos although reduced shoot and fruit infestation of eggplant and protected higher yield as compared to control, their effectiveness was not satisfactory. The performance of azadirachtin against the pest both in the laboratory and field

trials was the poorest while that of carbosulfan and flubendiamide was the best. Thus, it is suggested that carbosulfan and flubendiamide may be used for the control of L. orbonalis in eggplant.

Relevance: 1.

Effective and economic management of shot-hole borer on pomegranate.

Mote, U. N. Tambe, A. B. Journal of Maharashtra Agricultural Universities; 2000. 25: 2, 155-157. 7 ref. [Journal article]

Abstract Reference Complete Reference

Find Similar

View Abstract
AB Studies on the chemical control of Euwallacea fornicatus infesting pomegranate cv. Ganesh were undertaken in Maharashtra, India, for 3 consecutive years (1995-96, 199697 and 1997-98), to determine the most effective and economical insecticides. The insecticides used included: lindane, chlorpyriphos [chlorpyrifos] and diazinon (each at 0.05, 0.1 or 0.15% concentrations); and carbaryl at 0.2, 0.3 or 0.4%. The insecticides were applied as pastes to the tree trunks with 40% geru (red soil) and copper oxychloride at 0.25%. Lindane at 0.05% and chlorpyrifos at 0.1% were the most effective and economical insecticides for the control of the pest. Addition of geru and copper oxychloride to the insecticides increased the control of insect pests.

My Projects Relevance: 2.

Management of brinjal shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee through net house cultivation.
Sandeep Kaur Bal, S. S. Gulshanjit Singh Sidhu, A. S. Dhillon, T. S. Acta Horticulturae; 2004. 659(1), 345-350. 15 ref. [Journal article. Conference paper]

Abstract Reference Complete Reference

Find Similar

View Abstract
AB An experiment was conducted in Ludhiana, Punjab, India, in 2001 to reduce the insecticide usage against brinjal [aubergine] shoot and fruit borer, L. orbonalis. Six brinjalcultivars (BH-1, BH-2, Punjab Jamuni Gola, Punjab Neelam, Punjab Barsati and Punjab Sada Bahar) were transplanted under net house and field conditions. In open field condition, 5 alternate sprays of recommended insecticides, i.e. Thiodan 35 EC (endosulfan) at 2 l/ha, Sevin 50 WP (carbaryl) at 2 kg/ha, Monocil 36 EC (monocrotophos) at 1375 ml/ha, Decis 2.8 EC (deltamethrin) at 400 ml/ha and Thiodan 35 EC (endosulfan) at 2 l/ha, were given at fortnightly intervals on pest appearance starting from mid-April to mid-June. In the net house, soil was sterilized by Formalin treatment. No insecticidal spray schedule was applied for the control of L. orbonalis. Clean cultivation was followed. Shoot clipping of infested shoots having larvae was performed at weekly intervals and L. orbonalis-infested fruits were mechanically destroyed at each picking. In addition, 2 sprays of Nimbecidine 0.3% AzEC at 4 ml/l were applied in the first and last week of June. Single soil application of neem cake (Neem Nutrine) at 100 kg/acre was applied in mid-June. For the control of mite in the greenhouse, 5 prophylactic sprays of lime+sulfur (Sultaf) 80 WP at 20 g/l were applied at 15-20 days interval starting from the end of March to mid-June. Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) population was mechanically controlled by using sticky polyethylene sheet coated with mustard oil in the first week of June. Fruit damage by L. orbonalis and its management practices were compared and the performance of cultivars was evaluated under both conditions. Net house-planted crop with clean cultivation, mechanical control (clipping of L. orbonalis-infested shoots and destruction of borer damaged fruits at regular intervals), neem products and without any insecticidal spray for the control of L. orbonalis resulted in significantly lower fruit damage (28.29%) compared to the field condition (55.08%) even after following an alternate spray schedule of the recommended insecticides. Fruit damage in the net house was nearly 50% lower than the fruit damage recorded under field condition. BH1, BH-2 and Punjab Barsati had significantly higher marketable fruit yield (554.66579.66 g/plant) and total fruit yield (729.00-779.33 g/plant) in the net house in comparison to marketable fruit yield of 82.00-194.66 g/plant and total fruit yield of 179.00-362.00 g/plant under field condition.

My Projects Relevance: 3.

Management of brinjal shoot and fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis Guen.).

Raja, J. Rajendran, B. Pappiah, C. M. Vegetable Science; 1999. 26: 2, 167-169. 9 ref. [Journal article]

Abstract Reference Complete Reference

Find Similar

View Abstract
AB Experiments were conducted in Tamil Nadu, India during kharif and rabi seasons of 1995 to 1997 on the management of brinjal (Solanum melongena) shoot and fruit borer, L. orbonalis. The pooled data analysis indicated that the neem products viz., neem oil (4%), neem seed kernel extract (NSKE) at 5% and their combination with endosulfan (0.07%) were effective in reducing fruit borer damage, and were at par with insecticides in their efficacy. Neem oil (4%), NSKE (5%), endosulfan (0.07%) + neem oil (2%), endosulfan (0.07) + NSKE (5%), endosulfan (0.07%) and carbaryl (0.05%) reduced fruit borer damage by 10.13, 11.56, 11.37, 11.41, 11.68 and 11.81%, respectively, against 36.9% infestation recorded in the untreated control. The net returns obtained in these treatments were Rs. 29 028, 28 918, 28 014, 28 038, 28 990 and 29 078,

respectively, compared to Rs. 20 374 obtained in control.

My Projects Relevance: 4.

Plant products and microbial formulation in the management of brinjal shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalis (Guenee.).
Adiroubane, D. Raghuraman, K. Journal of Biopesticides; 2008. 1: 2, 124-129. 1 ref. [Journal article]

Abstract Reference Complete Reference

Find Similar
Full Text

View Abstract
AB Field experiments were conducted in Pondicherry, India, during February-August 2005 and February 2006-May 2006, involving 9 treatments: Pongamia pinnata oil (2%) (PPO), Madhuca indica [M. longifolia] oil (2%) (MIO), PPO+MIO at 1:1 (2%), oxymatrine 1.2 EC (0.2%), spinosad 45 SC (225 g/ha), acephate 75 SP (750 g/ha), carbaryl 50 WP+wettable sulfur 50 WP (1:1), neem [Azadirachta indica] seed kernel extract (5%), and an untreated control. Oxymatrine and spinosad were found to be effective against brinjal shoot and fruit borer, L. orbonalis. Oxymatrine was effective at early vegetative stage. The highest percentage reduction of shoot damage was observed in oxymatrine and it was on par with spinosad. Spinosad was effective at fruiting stage. The maximum percentage reduction of fruit damage was recorded in spinosad and it was on par with oxymatrine.

My Projects Relevance: 5.

Management of brinjal shoot and fruit borer Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) using neem products and insecticides.
Srinivasan, G. Babu, P. C. S. Advances in IPM for horticultural crops. Proceedings of the First National Symposium on Pest Management in Horticultural Crops: environmental implications and thrusts, Bangalore, India, 15-17 October 1997.; 1998. 87-93. 13 ref. [Conference paper]

Abstract Reference Complete Reference

Find Similar

View Abstract
AB In a field experiment in Tamil Nadu with brinjal [aubergines], neem [Azadirachta indica] based products were comparable or better than endosulfan in controlling shoot borer,Leucinodes orbonalis. Fruit yields with Nimbecidine (13.02 t/ha) and Neem Azal (12.80 t) were higher than with endosulfan (10.92 t). In another experiment with synthetic insecticides, the pest control was most effective with monocrotophos and carbaryl, producing fruit yields of 14.07 and 14.02 t, respectively.

My Projects Relevance: 6.

Pesticidal management practices to control brinjal shoot and fruit borer.

Jena, B. C. Srihari, B. Mohapatra, R. Journal of Plant Protection and Environment; 2005. 2: 2, 141-146. 9 ref. [Journal Article]

Abstract Reference Complete Reference

Find Similar

View Abstract
AB A field experiment was conducted during rabi 2002-03, in Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India, to evaluate the efficacy of different pesticide management practices in controlling the shoot and fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis) infesting aubergine. Results revealed that T3, i.e.carbaryl (Sevin) 1.0 kg/ha at 30 days after transplanting (DAT) + cartap hydrochloride (Padan) 0.5 kg/ha at 45 DAT + endosulfan (Thiodan) 0.7 kg/ha at 60 DAT + diflubenzuron (Dimilin) 0.07 kg/ha at 75 DAT + azadirachtin (Multineem) 0.375 kg/ha at 90 DAT + chlorpyrifos (Lethal) 0.4 kg/ha at 105 DAT, was the most effective treatment schedule in minimizing shoot infestation (3.65%) and fruit damage (11.07%).

My Projects Relevance: 7.

Pesticidal management practices to control brinjal shoot and fruit borer.

Jena, B. C. Srihari, B. Mohapatra, R. Indian Journal of Entomology; 2006. 68: 2, 193-196. 10 ref. [Journal article]

Abstract Reference Complete Reference

Find Similar

View Abstract
AB The efficacy of various pesticides against aubergine shoot and fruit borer under (Leucinodes orbonalis) was evaluated in Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India, during the rabi of 2002-03. The application of carbaryl, cartap hydrochloride [cartap], endosulfan, diflubenzuron, azadirachtin and chlorpyrifos at 1.0, 0.5, 0.7, 0.07, 0.075 and 0.4 kg a.i./ha at 30, 45, 60, 75 and 90 days after transplanting (DAT), respectively, reduced shoot and fruit infestation, and gave the highest fruit yield (196.61 quintal/ha) and benefit cost ratio (3.76:1). [1.0 quintal=100.0 kg].

My Projects Relevance: 8.

Management of brinjal shoot and fruit borer Leucinodes orbonalis (Guenee) with insecticides.
Radhika, S. Reddy, K. D. Subbarathnam, G. V. Journal of Research ANGRAU; 1997. 25: 3, 10-14. 5 ref. [Journal article]

Abstract Reference Complete Reference

Find Similar

View Abstract
AB In a field experiment in 1993 in Andhra Pradesh with brinjal [aubergines], triazophos, cartap or methomyl were applied for the control of Leucinodes orbonalis. The application of 0.1% triazophos on need basis (when >20% of the fruits were infested by the pest) produced the highest fruit yield and the highest return.

My Projects Relevance: 9.

Effect of flufenoxuron and teflubenzuron alone and in combination with other insecticides on the management of Leucinodes orbonalis Guen. on brinjal.
Deotale, R. O. Peshkar, L. N. Dawane, P. N. Gawande, R. B. Journal of Soils and Crops; 2000. 10: 2, 256-259. 6 ref. [Journal article]

Abstract Reference Complete Reference

Find Similar

View Abstract
AB A study to evaluate the efficacy of flufenoxuron and teflubenzuron each alone and in combination with other conventional insecticides for the management of shoot and fruitborer of brinjal, Leucinodes orbonalis Guen., was carried out by conducting field experiments during the kharif and rabi seasons of 1992-93 in Akola, India. It can the concluded that the combination of treatments of flufenoxuron and teflubenzuron with alphamethrin [alpha-cypermethrin], fenvalerate and carbaryl were more effective than the individual treatments in lowering the pest infestation on fruits.

My Projects Relevance: 10.

Brinjal shoot and fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis) status in coastal districts of Orissa.
George, S. Singh, H. S. Naik, G. Resources management in plant protection during twenty first century, Hyderabad, India, 14-15 November 2002. Volume II; 2002. 121-123. 3 ref. [Book chapter. Conference paper]

View Abstract
AB Sixty farmers from the districts of Khurda and Puri in Orissa, India were interviewed to determine the severity of shoot and fruit borer (L. orbonalis) infestation in aubergine and to identify some local management practices. Majority of the farmers (63.3%) considered the shoot and fruit borer, which caused losses to aubergine in both rainfed and irrigated crops, as a severe problem. The pest was mainly controlled by blanket spraying of one or more insecticides. The most commonly used insecticide in the field was carbaryl, followed by endosulfan, carbofuran and cypermethrin. In the nursery, however, majority of the farmers (81.4%) did not follow any control measures, and only 13.00% of the farmers usedcarbaryl spray. Majority of the farmers (41.7%) followed a 7- to 8-day spraying, and nearly 30% followed a 9- to 12-day spraying. A shift in insecticide use pattern from carbaryl to other insecticides was observed in areas nearer to roads/cities where pesticide dealers have more contact with farmers. The farmers were found to have very low awareness of biological control approaches, but 35% of the farmers invariably practiced removal and destruction of the affected shoots and fruits. With regard to the constraints to L. orbonalis control, majority of the farmers (56.7%) found it very expensive to control the pest through the use of insecticides; 51.7% of the farmers said they lacked knowledge on effective control tools; and 48.3% admitted they lacked knowledge about alternative methods of control.

Relevance: 11.

Comparative efficacy of eco-friendly methods involving egg parasitoid,Trichogramma japonicum, mechanical control and safe chemicals againstLeucinodes orbonalis Guenee infesting brinjal.
Sasikala, K. Rao, P. A. Krishnayya, P. V. Journal of Entomological Research; 1999. 23: 4, 369-372. 7 ref. [Journal article]

View Abstract
AB The management of the brinjal shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee, involving eco-friendly methods was studied during rabi 1998-99 at the Agricultural College Farm, Bapatla. The treatments included 5% neem seed kernel extract (NSKE), neem oil (0.2%), Bacillus thuringiensis var. (B.t.) kurstaki (0.15%), lufenuron (0.02%), carbaryl(0.15%), their combinations (except NSKE), mechanical removal and destruction of infested shoots and fruits with larvae, and release of egg parasitoid, Trichogramma japonicum Ashm. Treatment by mechanical destruction of infested shoots and fruits with larvae, neem oil (0.2%) and release of the egg parasitoid, T. japonicum resulted in very good control of shoot and fruit borer as compared to control. The

respective percentage of shoot infestation and fruit damage (on number basis) in these treatments were 14.46, 20.24; 21.06, 23.35; and 23.36 & 28.00 vis-a-vis 52.60 & 52.55 per cent in control plots. Plots treated with neem oil (0.2%), neem oil (0.1%) + B.t. (0.075%), neem oil (0.1%) + lufenuron (0.01%), and neem oil (0.1%) + carbaryl (0.075%) gave higher fruit yield (40.76, 33.80, 31.35 and 29.07 kg/plot, respectively, compared with 17.5 kg/plot obtained from control plots).

Relevance: 18.

Seasonal incidence and insecticidal management of shoot and fruit borer(Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee) in brinjal.
Singh, D. K. Ram Singh Datta, S. D. Singh, S. K. Annals of Horticulture; 2009. 2: 2, 187-190. 8 ref. [Journal article]

View Abstract
AB Incidence of fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis) in terms of shoot infestation was observed during 4th week of August, 2008 and the incidence had non-significant relationship with temperature, relative humidity and rainfall but significant relationship with coccinellids and spiders. The results of chemical control trial indicated that Protenfos @ 0.1% and Spinosad @0.01% were most effective in reduction of shoot infestation ofLeucinodes orbonalis besides recording higher brinjal fruit yield. Among the nine treatments tested, Profendos was the most effective followed by Spinosad individually and their combinations with Novaluran in reducing the population as well as in giving higher yield.

Relevance: 20.

Evaluation of some alternative measures against brinjal shoot and fruit borer,Leucinodes orbonalis Guen. under Bhubaneswar climatic conditions.
Singh, H. S. Sridhar, V. Naik, G. Journal of Applied Zoological Researches; 2005. 16: 2, 123-125. 7 ref. [Journal article]

View Abstract
AB Some alternative measures were evaluated during 2002-03 against brinjal [aubergine] shoot and fruit borer (L. orbonalis) under coastal agroclimatic conditions of Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India. The treatments comprised 6 released of an egg parasitoid (Trichogramma chilonis) at 50 000 at 15 days interval starting from 30 days after transplanting (DAT) (T1); T1+Multineem at 3 ml/l at 10 days interval from 30 DAT (T2); Multineem at 3 ml/l alone, 6 sprays starting from 30 DAT (T3); neem [Azadirachta indica] seed kernel extract (NSKE) at 4% (spray once) in 10 days starting from 30 DAT (T4); 5 sprays of cypermethrin at 30 g/ha, starting from 30 DAT (T5); hand clipping+2-m Nylon net barrier (T6); soil application of neem cake at 50 g/plant at planting and repeated 2 more times at 30 days interval; and a control (T8). Average damage by the borer in the control plots was 25.37 and 63.49% on shoot and fruit basis, respectively. The release of T. chilonis did not show significant impact on pest damage. The neem products such as Multineem, NSKE and soil application of neem cake also did not provide satisfactory control. Cypermethrin at 30 g/ha was superior (6.77 and 21.64% shoot and fruit damage, respectively) over other treatments, followed by nylon net barrier supplemented with clipping of affected shoots (11.91 and 37.49% shoot and fruit damage, respectively) and T. chilonis combined with Multineem (13.41 and 45.96% shoot and fruit damage, respectively). The superiority of chemical control was evident for themanagement of shoot and fruit borer in brinjal.

Relevance: 3.

Evaluation of a non-chemical IPM module for management of brinjal shoot and fruit borer.
Rath, L. K. Maity, B. K. Journal of Applied Zoological Researches; 2005. 16: 1, 3-4. 3 ref. [Journal article]

Abstract Reference Complete Reference

Find Similar
CAB Database PDFs

View Abstract
AB Field experiments conducted in farmers' fields in Orissa, India during the summer and kharif season of 2004 with 4 integrated pest management (IPM) components, i.e. application of neem [Azadirachta indica] oil cake at 100 kg/acre at transplanting, installation of pheromone traps at 25/acre at flower bud initiation stage (45 days old crop), mechanical clipping of infested shoots at weekly interval following spraying of neem oil (Multineem) at 10-12 days interval, significantly reduced the shoot and fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis) infestation on brinjal [aubergine] cultivars Teishpur local and Desi Bada when compared with the non-IPM plots (farmers practice). This eco-friendly approach increased the yield of marketable fruits and cost:benefit ratio in the IPM plots over the non-IPM plots during both seasons.

My Projects

Relevance: 4.

Evaluation of a non-chemical IPM module for the management of brinjal shoot and fruit borer.
Rath, L. K. Bijayeeny Dash Vegetable Science; 2005. 32: 2, 207-209. 1 ref. [Journal article]

Abstract Reference Complete Reference

Find Similar

View Abstract
AB An integrated pest management (IPM) module for the management of the aubergine shoot and fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis) was evaluated in farmer-owned aubergine (cultivars Teispur Local and Desi Bada) fields in India during the kharif and summer seasons of 2004. The IPM module consisted of the following: application of neem cake at 100 kg/a in 2 splits (50 kg during land preparation and 50 kg at 3 weeks after transplanting); installation of 25-30 pheromone traps/a starting from flower bud initiation until the final harvesting, and changing of lures at monthly intervals for mass trapping; mechanical clipping of infested terminal shoots at weekly intervals; and spraying of neem [Azadirachta indica] oil at 10- to 12-day intervals. A socio-economic survey was also conducted among the users. The average weekly male moth catch (recorded for 15 weeks) was 1.68 and 0.21/week during the summer and kharif seasons, respectively. Shoot infestation was lower in IPM plots (1.83 and 1.79% during the summer and kharif seasons) than in non-IPM plots (12.67 and 9.52%). Percent fruit infestation (number basis) was also lower in IPM plots (13.07 and 6.56%) than in non-IPM plots (43.34 and 27.30%). The IPM system also resulted in higher average yields (12.20 and 13.10 t/ha) and cost:benefit ratios (1:1.81 and 1:2.95) than the conventional system (13.10 and 11.37 t/ha, and 1:1.03 and 1:1.80). The age of the farmer, cooperative farming association, credit, dealer, and natural enemies tended to have negative effects on IPM practices, whereas farming experience, education, training and neighbour interference appeared to have positive effects on the adoption of IPM.

My Projects Relevance: 5.

A biorational approach for the management of brinjal fruit and shoot borer,Leucinodes orbonalis Guen.
Chakraborti, S. Journal of Entomological Research; 2001. 25: 1, 73-76. 8 ref. [Journal article]

View Abstract
AB A study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of a biorational integrated approach for the management of brinjal (Pusa Purple Cluster) fruit and shoot borer (L. orbonalis) using the following components: application of fresh neem cake in nursery at 3 kg/m 2 at land preparation, fresh neem cake at 1 kg/plant once every 30 days after transplanting, foliar application of neem seed kernel extracts at 7 ml a.i./litre at a 7-day interval beginning 30 days after transplanting, root zone application of benzene at 1 ml a.i./plant once every 30 days after transplanting, clipping and destruction of infested plant parts and single application of carbofuran at 5 g a.i./plant 30 days after transplanting. Neem components, benzene and destruction of infested plant parts produced cumulative effect, strongly deterring oviposition; it maintained the pest population and damage at low levels, and just one need-based application of carbofuran recorded very good yields. The biorational treatment cut down the heavy use of synthetic chemical and produced much superior results than the chemical method. A low mean shoot and fruit infestation (4.92 and 5.32%, respectively) was recorded with the treatment while the chemical method, with large quantum of harmful synthetic chemical, failed to afford adequate protection and recorded 20.42 and 25.24% mean shoot and fruit infestation, respectively.

Relevance: 8.

Seasonal incidence and insecticidal management of shoot and fruit borer(Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee) in brinjal.
Singh, D. K. Ram Singh Datta, S. D. Singh, S. K. Annals of Horticulture; 2009. 2: 2, 187-190. 8 ref. [Journal article]

Abstract Reference Complete Reference

Find Similar

View Abstract
AB Incidence of fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis) in terms of shoot infestation was observed during 4th week of August, 2008 and the incidence had non-significant relationship with temperature, relative humidity and rainfall but significant relationship with coccinellids and spiders. The results of chemical control trial indicated that Protenfos @ 0.1% and Spinosad @0.01% were most effective in reduction of shoot infestation of Leucinodes orbonalis besides recording higher brinjal fruit yield. Among the nine treatments tested, Profendos was the most effective followed by Spinosad individually and their combinations with Novaluran in reducing the population as well as in giving higher yield.

My Projects Relevance: 9.

Management of shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee throughBacillus thuringiensis formulations on brinjal.
Puranik, T. R. Hadapad, A. B. Salunkhe, G. N. Pokharakar, D. S. Journal of Entomological Research; 2002. 26: 3, 229-232. 9 ref.

[Journal article]

View Abstract
AB Evaluation of different B. thuringiensis formulations in comparison with neem andchemical insecticides against aubergine (cv. Manjari Gota) shoot and fruit borer, L. orbonalis in Pune, Maharashtra, India, during the kharif season of 1999-2000 indicated that five sprays of Dipel [B. thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki] 8L at 0.2 per cent at 10 day intervals which resulted in minimum shoot (9.56%) as well as fruit (11.78%) infestation and maximum yield of marketable fruits (196.96 q/ha) and proved to be the most effective treatment. It was however, at par with Delfin [B. thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki] WG, Halt [cypermethrin] WP, and Biolep [B. thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki] WP, all at 0.2 per cent concentrations. This was followed by Biobit [B. thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki] HPWP, Spicturin, and chemicalinsecticides cypermethrin and endosulfan, while neem was the least effective treatment.