Vol. 13, Issue 1 (2025)
Study the efficacy of botanical and chemical insecticides against girdle beetle on soybean
Author(s): Shreyasha V Wankhade, Vishal S Ghuge, Akshata V Chaudhari and Renuka D Kale
Abstract: Soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill), a crucial oilseed crop, plays a significant role in global agriculture, especially in countries like Brazil, the United States, and India. India is the fourth-largest soybean producer, contributing significantly to the global supply. Despite its importance, soybean faces various pest threats, including insect species such as the girdle beetle (Obereopsis brevis), tobacco caterpillar (Spodoptera litura), and stem fly (Melanagromyza sojae), which cause severe damage to crops. The study investigated the efficacy of different botanical and chemical insecticides in managing girdle beetle infestations in soybean during the 2023-24 Kharif season. Nine treatments, including neem oil, neem seed extract, and various chemical insecticides like chlorantraniliprole, spinosad, and emamectin benzoate, were tested in a randomized block design with three replications. The results showed that chlorantraniliprole 18.5 SC at 0.006% was the most effective in reducing girdle beetle infestation across all spray applications. The findings suggest that integrating chemical treatments with botanical alternatives could provide an economical and effective strategy for pest management in soybean cultivation.
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Shreyasha V Wankhade, Vishal S Ghuge, Akshata V Chaudhari, Renuka D Kale. Study the efficacy of botanical and chemical insecticides against girdle beetle on soybean. Int J Chem Stud 2025;13(1):118-122.
