Anzeiger für Schädlingskunde, Pflanzenschutz, Umweltschutz (1990) 63, 33-36

H.S. Salama, S. Moawed, R. Saleh and M. Ragaei (1990)
Field tests on the efficacy of baits based on Bacillus thuringiensis and chemical insecticides against the greasy cutworm Agrotis ypsilon Rdf. in Egypt
Anzeiger für Schädlingskunde, Pflanzenschutz, Umweltschutz 63 (2), 33-36
Abstract: Field tests were conducted to determine the effectiveness of wheat-brain baits based on Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki HD-1 (dipel 2x) compared to the organophosphorous insecticide Hostathion against the greasy cutworm Agrotis ypsilon infestations on horse bean (Vicia fabae) cultivations. Significant larval reductions were observed in all treated plots after one application with a significant increase in the yield (1.45-1.60 folds) compared to the control plots. The yield was not obviously affected by varying the dose of dipel in the bait between 150-250 g/feddan. The addition of the adjuvant potassium carbonate to the dipel bait caused a significant larval reduction, 10 days after application and showed to be as efficient as baits based on Hostathion.
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Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
control - general
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
evaluation - screening - selection

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Agrotis ipsilon		Egypt
Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (entomopathogen)	Agrotis ipsilon	Broad/faba bean (Vicia faba)	Egypt