Novel frond injection method using cartap hydrochloride for the management of Opisina arenosella

KULDEEP SHARMA; T SHIVASHANKAR; B S BASAVARAJU; P S BENHERLAL; C SUNEETHA; SURESH YADAV

doi:10.56093/ijas.v91i4.112626

Authors

KULDEEP SHARMA Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan
T SHIVASHANKAR College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka
B S BASAVARAJU College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka
P S BENHERLAL College of Agriculture, GKVK, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka
C SUNEETHA College of Agriculture, GKVK, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka
SURESH YADAV Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v91i4.112626

Keywords:

Cartap hydrochloride, Coconut palm, Frond injection

Abstract

The present study was carried out at farmer’s field at Halebudanur village in Mandya district in Karnataka, India
during 2017–18. Frond injection method, a novel approach of insecticide administration into the coconut palm was
applied using an eco-friendly and animal origin insecticide cartap hydrochloride (50% SP) against Opisina arenosella
Walker. The results on absorption showed that all the dilutions of cartap hydrochloride (50% SP) injected to fronds
were absorbed completely within 24 h and recorded 100 % larval mortality, 7 days after imposing injection and found
superior over control. This method showed quicker and accurate absorption of insecticides into the coconut palm
and did not cause any secondary infection of pathogen or mechanical injury to the frond tissues and can be useful
on coconut palms.

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