Vol. 19 No. 2
Evaluation of different integrated pest management modules against major pests of field pea
Author(s): A. BANERJEE AND S. PAL
Abstract: The present investigation was conducted to compare the feasibility and economic viability of three integrated pest management packages including farmers’ practices for controlling field pea pests during winter seasons of 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19 at DSF (AB Block) of Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya located at Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal. The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) modules are made up with integration of different management strategies viz. seed treatment, use of biorational and new generation insecticides having novel mode of action. Module 2 was proved superior to other modules in respect of managing pod borer infestation and giving highest yield and net return. However, Module 3 was found highly effective for suppressing the aphid population as well as reflection of highest incremental benefit cost ratio. Module 4 i.e. farmers’ practice was the least effective regarding reducing pest infestation as well as producing yield. The present experimental findings can be used as alternatives for conventional farmer’s practices and these will certainly be more cost effective and beneficial for the farming community.
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