Are you concerned about the impact of American bollworm on your valuable cotton crops? Uncover vital information and proven strategies to combat this persistent pest by exploring the insights provided in this article!
Helicoverpa armigera, commonly known as the American bollworm, poses a significant challenge to agricultural productivity particularly in the cultivation of cotton crops. It is one of the destructive pests in agriculture. This voracious insect pest is notorious for its wide range of host plants and ability to cause substantial yield losses if left unmanaged. In cotton, their population normally peaks during boll development stage, which results in high yield loss.
American bollworm infests the cotton crop by feeding on all parts of the plant and leading to reduced yield.
Scientific Name: Helicoverpa armigera
Helicoverpa armigera is found throughout the country, but the most affected states are Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.
A combination of different control measures is often required to effectively manage American bollworm infestations in cotton crops. The following are some common IPM practices used to control American bollworms.
In case of severe infestation, chemical management may be necessary. Some of the commercial chemicals used for controlling American bollworms are mentioned in the table below,
Product Name | Technical Content | Dosage |
Delegate insecticide | Spinetoram 11.7% SC | 0.9 – 1 ml/lit water |
Plethora Insecticide | Novaluron 5.25% + Indoxacarb 4.5% SC | 2 ml/lit water |
Rimon Insecticide | Novaluron 10 % EC | 2 ml/lit water |
Fluton Insecticide | Flubendiamide 20% WG | 0.5 gm/lit water |
Vesticor Insecticide | Chlorantraniliprole 18.5 % SC | 0.3 ml/lit water |
Coragen Insecticide | ||
Tracer Insecticide | Spinosad 44.03% SC | 0.3-0.4 ml/lit of water |
Cigna Insecticide | Lufenuron 5.4 % EC | 2 ml/lit water |
Starclaim Insecticide | Emamectin benzoate 5% SG | 0.5 gm/lit water |
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