Phytoparasitica (2003) 31, 200-203
N.S. Butter, Gurmeet Singh and A.K. Dhawan (2003)
Laboratory evaluation of the insect growth regulator lufenuron against Helicoverpa armigera on cotton
Phytoparasitica 31 (2), 200-203
Abstract: An insect growth regulator (IGR), lufenuron (Match 5EC), was tested for its toxicity to Helicoverpa armigera on cotton. Potency of the IGR against the larval stage of the pest was demonstrated with respect to larval instars; the LC90 values of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th instar larvae were 5.63, 7.89, 8.03, 11.39 and 14.76 mg a.i. l-1, respectively. However, different larval instars did not differ significantly with respect to LC50 and LC10. IGR-treated larvae had swollen heads and were significantly smaller (1.5–2.3 mm) than the untreated control (2.9 mm). Larval weight was significantly reduced from 190 mg in the control to 50–70 mg in the lufenuron treatment. IGR treatment in the larval stage significantly affected both pupal length and pupal weight. Pupal duration of the test insect was significantly extended by IGR treatment. Pupal deformities, including an inability to shed the last larval skin and formation of larval–pupal intermediates, occurred following treatment. A significant reduction in adult emergence was recorded. In addition, abnormalities in the form of development of cavities in the forewings of adult were evident. A significant decline in fecundity was noted in the studies.
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Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
control - general
Pest and/or beneficial records:
Beneficial | Pest/Disease/Weed | Crop/Product | Country | Quarant.
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Helicoverpa armigera | Cotton (Gossypium) |