Use of artificial smokes as repellents against the attack of Dacus cucurbitae coq. on melon. | [Sarhad Journal of Agriculture • 1987]

Author(s):

1. Sher Bahadar: NWFP Agricultural University, Peshawar, Pakistan

2. Naseer Hussain: Agricultural Research Station, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan

3. Nawab Khan Marwat: Agricultural Research Station, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan

Abstract:

Three types of artificial smokes viz: Cow-dung, Cow-dung mixed with Asafoetida and Cow-dung mixed with Peganum harmala L. were used as repellents against D. cucurbitae on melon. These were compared with Dipterex as a standard insecticide. Results indicated that Dipterex gave the best control; reducing the infestation to 1.93% as compared to 13.73% in the control. Asafoetida and Peganum harmala L. brought down the level of infestation respectively. Infestation in case of Cow-dung was 10.06. Changes in infestation were negatively correlated to yield of the melon crops.

Page(s): 221-224

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Published: Journal: Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, Volume: 3, Issue: 2, Year: 1987

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