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Shylesha, A. N.
- Recovery of the Exotic Parasitoid Pseudleptomastix mexicana Noyes and Schauff (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) on the Invasive Papaya Mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus Williams And Granara De Willink in India
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1 National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Insects, P.O. Box No. 2491, Farm Post, Bellary Road, Hebbal, Bangalore 560 024, IN
2 Division of Entomology and Nematology, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hessaraghatta Lake Post, Bangalore 560 089, IN
3 AICRP on Biological Control, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, College of Agriculture, Pune 411 005, IN
1 National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Insects, P.O. Box No. 2491, Farm Post, Bellary Road, Hebbal, Bangalore 560 024, IN
2 Division of Entomology and Nematology, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hessaraghatta Lake Post, Bangalore 560 089, IN
3 AICRP on Biological Control, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, College of Agriculture, Pune 411 005, IN
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Journal of Biological Control, Vol 27, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 46–47Abstract
The encyrtid Pseudleptomastix mexicana Noyes and Schauff was recovered for the first time from the papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus Williams and Granara de Willink in India in 2011-12 after 10 to 20 months of release in Bangalore and also in Pune in April 2012. However, parasitism by P. mexicana on P. marginatus did not exceed more than five per cent in both the locations.Keywords
Pseudleptomastix mexicana, Parasitoid, Papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus.Full Text
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- Characterization and Identification of Acerophagus papayae Noyes and Schauff (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae), an Introduced Parasitoid of Papaya Mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus Williams and Granara De Willink through DNA Barcode
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1 National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Insects, P.B. No. 2491, H.A. Farm Post, Hebbal, Bangalore 560 024, Karnataka, IN
1 National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Insects, P.B. No. 2491, H.A. Farm Post, Hebbal, Bangalore 560 024, Karnataka, IN
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Journal of Biological Control, Vol 25, No 1 (2011), Pagination: 11–13Abstract
The papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus Williams and Granara de Willink, is a serious invasive pest in India and causes severe yield loss. Acerophagus papayae Noyes and Schauff (Encyrtidae) is one of the efficient parasitoids for the suppression of papaya mealybug in its native range. This parasitoid was introduced from Puerto Rico in 2010 through USDA-APHIS for use against the papaya mealybug. Subsequently, natural occurrence of the parasitoid was observed in mealybug infested papaya fields at Pune and the parasitoid was identified as A. papayae based on morphology based taxonomy at NBAII. The study was undertaken for the DNA barcoding of A. papayae, using CO1 region in order to supplement and confirm that the introduced and Pune populations belonged to the same species and the study revealed that the A. papayae populations from Pune and USA are one and the same having fragment size of ~673bp.Keywords
Papaya Mealybug, Paracoccus Marginatus, Acerophagus Papayaa, Cytochrome C Oxidase-I (CO1), DNA Barcode.Full Text
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- Studies on Marietta leopardina Motschulsky (Hymenoptera:Aphelinidae) and Chartocerus sp. (Hymenoptera: Signiphoridae), Hyperparasitoids of Papaya Mealybug Parasitoid, Acerophagus papayae Noyes & Schauff (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae)
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1 National Bureau of Agriculturally important Insects, Hebbal, Bengaluru 560 024, IN
1 National Bureau of Agriculturally important Insects, Hebbal, Bengaluru 560 024, IN
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Journal of Biological Control, Vol 27, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 120–123Abstract
Acerophagus papayae Noyes & Schauff, a solitary endoparasitoid of Paracoccus marginatus William Granara DeWillink which parasitizes the early stage nymphs was released in India during 2010 for biological control of papaya mealybug. It could substantially reduce the incidence of P. marginatus within a span of 6-8 months. There were no parasitoids reported on A. papayae so far from any part of the world. Marietta leopardina and Chartocerus sp. hyperparasitoids of other mealybugs recorded in India were for the first time found to parasitize A. papayae by upto 1.25 per cent and 1.09% respectively. Under laboratory rearing, the time required for emergence of M. leopardina was found to be 12-16 days and that of Chartocerus sp was 12-15 days.Keywords
Paracoccus marginatus, Acerophagus papayae, Hyperparasitoid, Marietta leopardina, Chartocerus sp.Full Text
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1 National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Insects (ICAR), H. A. Farm P.O. Hebbal, Bengaluru - 560 024, Karnataka, IN
1 National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Insects (ICAR), H. A. Farm P.O. Hebbal, Bengaluru - 560 024, Karnataka, IN
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Journal of Biological Control, Vol 26, No 2 (2012), Pagination: 7-30Abstract
Invasive insect pests, diseases and weeds caused extensive damage to several crops in India. Recent insect invasives include Heteropsylla cubana Crawford, Liriomyza trifolii (Burgess), Hypothenemus hampei (Ferrari), Aleurodicus dispersus Russell, Aceria guerreronis Keifer, Bemisia argentifolii Bellows and Perring, Paracoccus marginatus Williams and Granara de Willink and Leptocybe invasa Fisher and La Salle. Classical biological control through the introduction of parasitoids from the native range of the invasives have shown tremendous control of P. marginatus and L. invasa. An assessment was made on the possibilities of invasion by several insect pests and the weeds. The Madeira mealy bug, Phenacoccus madirensis Green; cassava mealy bug, Phenacoccus manihoti Mat.-Ferr.; coconut leaf beetle, Brontispa longissima Gestro; giant whitefly, Aleurodicus dugesii Cockerell; tomato pinworm, Keiferia lycopersicella (Walshingham); eucalyptus leaf gall, Ophelimus maskelli (Ashmead); Quince borer Coryphodema tristis Drury; sunflower maggot, Strauzia longipennis and light brown apple moth, Epiphyas postvittana are to name a few, who pose threat to Indian agriculture. The classical biological control options available for the management of these pests are discussed in case of the invasions.Keywords
Classical Biological Control, Invasive Pests and Quarantine.Full Text
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- Paracoccus marginatus, an Invasive Mealybug of Papaya and its Biological Control - an overview
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1 Division of Entomology and Nematology, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hessaraghatta, Bangalore 560 089, Karnataka, IN
2 National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Insects, Bangalore 560 024, Karnataka, IN
1 Division of Entomology and Nematology, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hessaraghatta, Bangalore 560 089, Karnataka, IN
2 National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Insects, Bangalore 560 024, Karnataka, IN
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Journal of Biological Control, Vol 26, No 3 (2012), Pagination: 201–216Abstract
The papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus Williams and Granara de Willink (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) is native of Mexico and /or Central and North America. Since its description in 1992, it has invaded several Carbbean Islands, Florida, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Taiwan, India, Bangladesh, West Africa, and it is likely to spread many other countries. It is highly polyphagus attacking more than 70 plant species causing severe loss. Insecticides failed to give adequate control of P. marginatus. On the other hand, natural enemies particularly, Acerophagus papayae Noyes and Schauff were highly useful to suppress the papaya mealybug. Its origin, distribution, taxonomy, biology, ecology, host range, natural enemies and methods of control particularly classical biological control are reviewed here.Keywords
Paracoccus marginatus, Invasive Mealybug, Acerophagus papayae, Biology, Distribution, Host Range, Natural Enemies, Taxonomy, Classical Biological Control.Full Text
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1 National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Insects, H.A. Farm Post, Bellary Road, Hebbal, Bengaluru 560 024, IN
1 National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Insects, H.A. Farm Post, Bellary Road, Hebbal, Bengaluru 560 024, IN
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Journal of Biological Control, Vol 27, No 4 (2013), Pagination: 334–335Abstract
Plant hopper, Platybrachys leucostigma (Walker) is one of the important sucking insects feeding on eucalyptus plants. The hoppers and nymphs suck the sap and devitalize the plant. Although several parasites were reported on the eggs, for the first time egg feeding predatory syrphid, Allobaccha amphithoe (Walker) was observed on the egg capsule of P. leucostigma. Eggs are inserted into the capsule by the adult female and the ensuing maggots fed on the eggs. The total life cycle of the syrphid fly is completed in 14-15 days. Egg parasitoid, Proleurocerus litoralis was also found to parasitize the eggs of P. leucostigma.Keywords
Platybrachys leucostigma, Egg Predator, Allobaccha Amphithoe, Proleurocerus Litoralis.Full Text
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1 ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Bangalore 560 024, IN
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- Studies on New Invasive Pest Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and its Natural Enemies
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A. N. Shylesha
1,
S. K. Jalali
1,
Ankita Gupta
1,
Richa Varshney
1,
T. Venkatesan
1,
Pradeeksha Shetty
1,
Rakshit Ojha
1,
Prabhu C. Ganiger
2,
Omprakash Navik
1,
K. Subaharan
1,
N. Bakthavatsalam
1,
Chandish R. Ballal
1,
A. Raghavendra
1
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1 ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, H. A. Farm Post, Bellary Road, Hebbal, Bengaluru - 560024, Karnataka, IN
2 All India Coordinated Research Project on Small Millets, Univeristy of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru - 560065, Karnataka, IN
1 ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, H. A. Farm Post, Bellary Road, Hebbal, Bengaluru - 560024, Karnataka, IN
2 All India Coordinated Research Project on Small Millets, Univeristy of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru - 560065, Karnataka, IN
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Journal of Biological Control, Vol 32, No 3 (2018), Pagination: 145-151Abstract
Occurrence of Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), commonly known as fall armyworm, in southern India is reported along with associated natural enemies. Severe damage was noticed in Chikkaballapur, Hassan, Shivamogga, Davanagere and Chitradurga during July-August 2018. The incidence ranged from 9.0 to 62.5 percent at various locations, maximum incidence was recorded in Hassan district followed by Chikkaballapur, Davanagere, Shivamogga and Chitradurga. Morphology and molecular based taxonomic tools were used for the identification of this pest. The GenBank accession number MH704433 of Chikkaballapur population was released on 1st August, 2018 and Barcode obtained from BOLD System-ID: AGIMP054-18. The survey also revealed natural parasitism by egg parasitoids viz., Telenomus sp. (Hymenoptera: Platygastridae) and Trichogramma sp. (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae), gregarious larval parasitoid, Glyptapanteles creatonoti (Viereck) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) solitary larval parasitoid, Campoletis chlorideae Uchida (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), and a solitary indeterminate larval-pupal (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae: Ichneumoninae) parasitoid. Spodoptera frugiperda is the first host record for G. creatonoti across the globe. Glyptapanteles creatonoti, being a well established parasitoid of various noctuids in India and Malaysia, was capable of parasitizing S. frugiperda. Besides these, other commonly found bioagents viz., Forficula sp. (Dermaptera: Forficulidae) and entomopathogenic fungus Nomuraea rileyi (Farl.) Samson was also collected in large numbers. We report the natural enemy complex of S. frugiperda for the first time from India. The electro physiological response of Indian population of S. frugiperda male adults to pheromone was established. The studies to manage this pest by any/all means are in progress.Keywords
Karnataka, Maize, New Pest.Full Text
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1 Division of Germplasm Conservation and Utilisation, ICAR-NBAIR, Hebbal, Bengaluru – 560024, Karnataka, IN
2 Department of Entomology, UAS Bengaluru – 560065, Karnataka, IN
1 Division of Germplasm Conservation and Utilisation, ICAR-NBAIR, Hebbal, Bengaluru – 560024, Karnataka, IN
2 Department of Entomology, UAS Bengaluru – 560065, Karnataka, IN
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Journal of Biological Control, Vol 32, No 3 (2018), Pagination: 209-211Abstract
Two species of predacious bugs, Eocanthecona furcellata (Wolff) and Andrallus spinidens (Fabr.) (Hemiptera:Pentatomidae) were found effectively preying on Spodoptera frugiperda (Smith) in organically grown maize from 28 to 56 days at GKVK, Bangalore. Population of E. furcellata in one square metre was more than A. spinidens during the 38th and 39th standard meteorological weeks. Adults and nymphs of both the species preyed on different stages of S. frugiperda larvae. These two species being initial colonizers has a potential in integrated management of fall army worm.Keywords
Andrallus spinidens, Eocanthecona furcellata, Spodoptera frugiperdaFull Text
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- Variability in Foraging Behaviour, Thermal Requirement and Virulence of Entomopathogenic Nematodes against Sod Webworm, Herpetogramma phaeopteralis Guenee (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)
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M. Nagesh
1,
M. Balachander
1,
T. M. Shivalingaswamy
1,
J. Patil
1,
A. N. Shylesha
1,
A. Raghavendra
1
Affiliations
1 ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, P. B. No. 2491, H. A. Farm Post, Bellary Road, Hebbal, Bangalore − 560 024, Karnataka, IN
1 ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, P. B. No. 2491, H. A. Farm Post, Bellary Road, Hebbal, Bangalore − 560 024, Karnataka, IN
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Journal of Biological Control, Vol 33, No 1 (2019), Pagination: 36-47Abstract
Variability in virulence among entomopathogenic nematodes, Heterorhabditis indica, H. bacteriophora and Steinernema abbasi, was studied for lethality, foraging behaviour in response to host volatiles, thermal requirements (degree-days), recyclability, persistence and field efficacy against Turfgrass Sod Webworm (TSW), Herpetogramma phaeopteralis. Comparatively, lethal concentration and time were lowest for H. indica against TSW. Recyclability of EPN ranged from 3.42 × 105 to 4.23 × 105 IJs g1 of TSW. H. bacteriophora recorded highest movement rate on agar (0.38–0.78cm) and sand-agar (0.45–0.56cm), followed by S. abbasi, and H. indica. Responding to TSW volatiles, S. abbasi recorded maximum movement, H. bacteriophora, moderate, and H. indica, lowest. Heterorhabditis indica (with nictitation); S. abbasi and H. bacteriophora (without nictitation) were ambusher and cruiser, respectively. S. abbasi preferred warmer temperatures (30–33°C), H. bacteriophora, moderate (24–27°C), and H. indica, a wider range (24–30°C), for virulence based on thermal requirement. In field, EPNs were comparable to chlorpyriphos against TSW. We demonstrated the complementarity of thermal preferences of EPNs and insect pest was critical besides attributes like foraging behaviour, recyclability, persistence, and lethality values for their success in the field.Keywords
Degree-Days, Foraging, Herpetogramma phaeopteralis, Heterorhabditis indica, H. bacteriophora, Sod Webworm, Steinernema abbasi, Thermal Requirement, Turfgrass, Virulence, Variability.Full Text
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- Diversity of cry Genes Occurring in the North East
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R. Rangeshwaran
1,
V. Velavan
2,
Satendra Kumar
2,
V. Apoorva
2,
K. M. Venugopala
2,
A. N. Shylesha
2,
G. Sivakumar
2
Affiliations
1 ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, H.A. Farm Post, Hebbal, Bellary Road, Bengaluru – 560024, Karnataka, IN
2 ICAR-National Research Centre for Banana, Thogaimalai Rd, Podavur, Thiruchirapalli – 620102, Tamil Nadu, IN
1 ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, H.A. Farm Post, Hebbal, Bellary Road, Bengaluru – 560024, Karnataka, IN
2 ICAR-National Research Centre for Banana, Thogaimalai Rd, Podavur, Thiruchirapalli – 620102, Tamil Nadu, IN
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Journal of Biological Control, Vol 33, No 3 (2019), Pagination: 242-252Abstract
The search for new Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) strains is a continuous process and researchers are now focusing on finding toxin proteins that are toxic to pests of insect orders that are not reported. In the present study soil and insect cadaver samples were collected from North East India comprising the states of Assam, Tripura and Mehhalaya and native Bt were isolated using standard protocols. At total of 30 Bt isolates were purified and characterized. Various types of crystal morphology were encountered that included bipyramidal, cuboidal, square, rhomboid, spherical and irregular. PCR analysis showed that diverse cry genes were expressed. The cry genes identified were Lepidoptera, Coleoptera and Diptera specific. Detected genes included cry1Ac, cry2A, cry4A, cry10A, cry16A, cry17A, cry19A, cry30Aa, cry44Aa, cry11A, cry4B, cry12A, cry8A and cry7A. Many of them were positive for Vip3A protein. The coleopteran specific Bt were evaluated against Sitophilus oryzae and Callosobruchus chinensis and NBAIR-AgBt6 was found to be toxic. The isolates are being further evaluated for use as biopesticides.Keywords
Bacillus thuringiensis, Bioassay, Cry Genes, Diversity, North East.Full Text
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- Biology and Potential of Pentatomid Predator, Eocanthecona furcellata (Wolff) (hemiptera: Pentatomidae) on Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Smith)
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A. Sravika
1,
A. N. Shylesha
2,
K. S. Jagadeesh
1,
T. M. Shivalingaswamy
3,
N. Nagaraju
4,
M. S. Sheshshayee
5
Affiliations
1 Department of Entomology, UAS, Bengaluru – 560065, Karnataka, IN
2 Division of Germplasm Conservation and Utilization, ICAR-NBAIR, Hebbal, Bengaluru – 560024, Karnataka, IN
3 Resource Management in Plant Protection, ICAR-NBAIR, Hebbal, Bengaluru – 560024, Karnataka, IN
4 Department of Plant Pathology, UAS, Bengaluru – 560065, Karnataka, IN
5 Department of Crop Physiology, UAS, Bengaluru – 560065, Karnataka, IN
1 Department of Entomology, UAS, Bengaluru – 560065, Karnataka, IN
2 Division of Germplasm Conservation and Utilization, ICAR-NBAIR, Hebbal, Bengaluru – 560024, Karnataka, IN
3 Resource Management in Plant Protection, ICAR-NBAIR, Hebbal, Bengaluru – 560024, Karnataka, IN
4 Department of Plant Pathology, UAS, Bengaluru – 560065, Karnataka, IN
5 Department of Crop Physiology, UAS, Bengaluru – 560065, Karnataka, IN
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Journal of Biological Control, Vol 34, No 1 (2020), Pagination: 26-29Abstract
Studies on the biology and feeding potential of Eocanthecona furcellata (Wolff) on Spodoptera frugiperda (Smith) were carried out at NBAIR, Bengaluru. Experimental results revealed that the total developmental period from egg to adult for male and female were 27.92±2.87 and 39.62±3.28 d, respectively. The life cycle of male and female passed through first, second, third, fourth and fifth nymphal instars (male: 2.42±0.51 d, 3.25±0.45 d, 3.25±0.45 d, 4.00±0.60 d, 4.42±0.51 d) and (female: 2.54±0.52 d, 3.46±0.52 d, 4.00±0.71 d, 4.38±0.65 d, 5.08±0.49 d), respectively. Total nymphal period is about 17.83±1.34 d for male and 19.46±1.20 days for female, respectively. Adult longevity of male is lower (10.25±2.96 d) compared to that of female (20.15±3.39 d). The premating period and mating period of adult E. furcellata was 2.33±0.50 days and 6.44±2.24 hrs, respectively. The pre-oviposition period, oviposition period of adult female was 2.89±0.60 and 11.22±1.72 days, respectively. The average number of eggs laid by the female was 209.29±28.11 in a single mated system. Egg incubation period was about 5.42±0.51 days. The predation rates of second, third, fourth, fifth instar nymphs, adult female and male on 2nd, 4th, 6th instar prey of E. furcellata were (16 ±0.95, 27 ±4.06, 55±4.67, 68 ±5.41, 126 ± 4.76, 97 ± 2.85), (7±1.34, 24±2.77, 40±3.39 45±0.71, 88±1.37, 51±1.60) and (4±0.82, 9±1.64, 21±2.81, 38±1.03, 69±1.32, 36±2.73), respectively.
Keywords
Biology, Developmental Period, Eocanthecona furcellata, Predatory Potential, Spodoptera frugiperda.Full Text
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1 Department of Agricultural Entomology, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru - 560065, Karnataka, IN
2 ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Hebbal, Bengaluru - 560024, Karnataka, IN
3 Department of Apiculture, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru - 560065, Karnataka, IN
4 Department of Entomology, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur - 313001, Rajasthan, IN
1 Department of Agricultural Entomology, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru - 560065, Karnataka, IN
2 ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Hebbal, Bengaluru - 560024, Karnataka, IN
3 Department of Apiculture, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru - 560065, Karnataka, IN
4 Department of Entomology, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur - 313001, Rajasthan, IN
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Journal of Biological Control, Vol 34, No 2 (2020), Pagination: 153-157Abstract
The present experiment was aimed at safety evaluation of different insecticides to Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mulsant, a major predator of mealybugs. In order to understand the impact of chemical insecticides on this predator, different bioassays were carried out. The results of the study showed that the Percent mortality of C. montrouzieri at 24 HAT was highest in profenophos 50% EC (49.33%) followed by thiamethoxam (36.00%) and dinotefuran (30.67%). However, azadirachtin, buprofezin and pymetrozine were found comparatively safer insecticide to C. montrouzieri. Therefore, both of these insecticides, need to be evaluated further under different agro-climatic zones to confirm their suitability, for mealybug management in cotton ecosystem without adversely affecting the performance of C. montrouzieri.Keywords
Azadirachtin, Bioassay, Buprofezin, Dinotefuran, Phenacoccuss Solenopsis, Profenophos, Pymetrozine, Thiamethoxa.Full Text
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Ankita Gupta
1,
M. Mohan
2,
M. Sampathkumar
3,
A. N. Shylesha
3,
S. R. Venkatachalam
4,
N. Bakthavatsalam
3
Affiliations
1 ICAR–National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Germplasm collection and characterization, IN
2 ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, 2491, H. A. Farm Post, Bellary Road, Hebbal, Bengaluru - 560 024, Karnataka, IN
3 ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, 2491, H. A. Farm Post, Bellary Road, Hebbal, Bengaluru - 560024, Karnataka, IN
4 TCRS, TNAU, Yethapur - 636 117, Tamil Nadu
1 ICAR–National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Germplasm collection and characterization, IN
2 ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, 2491, H. A. Farm Post, Bellary Road, Hebbal, Bengaluru - 560 024, Karnataka, IN
3 ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, 2491, H. A. Farm Post, Bellary Road, Hebbal, Bengaluru - 560024, Karnataka, IN
4 TCRS, TNAU, Yethapur - 636 117, Tamil Nadu
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Journal of Biological Control, Vol 34, No 2 (2020), Pagination: 158-160Abstract
High percentage of Homalotylus turkmenicus Myartseva (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) parasitizing Hyperaspis maindroni Sicard (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) predating on the colonies of the Cassava Mealybug (CMB) Phenacoccus manihoti Matile-Ferrero (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) is observed in southern India. In the present study, cautionary note on the presence of H. turkmenicus in the food web of insects associated with the CMB and brief diagnosis of the parasitoid is presented for quick identification. The parasitism of Hy. maindroni grubs by H. turkmenicus ranged from 65.67 to 80.95 per cent. However, no primary parasitoid of the cassava mealybug was observed so far.Keywords
Cassava Mealybug, Hyperparasitoid, Predation.Full Text
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M. Sampathkumar
1,
M. Mohan
1,
A. N. Shylesha
1,
Sunil Joshi
1,
T. Venkatesan
1,
Ankita Gupta
1,
S. Vennila
2,
S. R. Venkatachalam
3,
M. Vijayakumar
4,
Madhu Subramanian
5,
M. Yoganayagi
6,
T. R. Ashika
1,
N. Bakthavatsalam
1
Affiliations
1 ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Hebbal, Bengaluru 560 024, IN
2 ICAR-National Centre for Integrated Pest Management, New Delhi 110 102, IN
3 Tapioca and Castor Research Station, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Yethapur 636 119, IN
4 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sandhiyur 636 204, IN
5 Directorate of Research, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur 680 656, IN
6 State Department of Horticulture and Plantation Crops, Tamil Nadu, Senthamangalam 637 409, IN
1 ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Hebbal, Bengaluru 560 024, IN
2 ICAR-National Centre for Integrated Pest Management, New Delhi 110 102, IN
3 Tapioca and Castor Research Station, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Yethapur 636 119, IN
4 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sandhiyur 636 204, IN
5 Directorate of Research, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur 680 656, IN
6 State Department of Horticulture and Plantation Crops, Tamil Nadu, Senthamangalam 637 409, IN
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Current Science, Vol 120, No 2 (2021), Pagination: 432-435Abstract
Increased globalization and trade have made India a target for entry of many new alien insect pests. One such unintentional recent introduction is the cassava mealybug (CMB), Phenacoccus manihoti on cassava. Monitoring on the occurrence and damage potential of CMB on cassava was undertaken during 2020. Among the places surveyed, maximum damage score (4–5) and density of the mealybug (>1000/shoot tip) were recorded in Salem and Namakkal districts of Tamil Nadu and Thrissur district of Kerala. In the absence of effective native natural enemies and other methods of control, CMB might pose a major crisis to the cassava industry in India. The prospects of its suppression by classical biological control are quite vibrant and the initiative to import the parasitoid wasp, Anagyrus lopezi from Thailand and the Republic of Benin is already being taken by ICAR-NBAIR, Bengaluru, India.Keywords
Biological Control, Damage, Invasive, Monitoring, Phenacoccus manihoti.Full Text
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A. Sravika
1,
A. N. Shylesha
2,
K. S. Jagadish
1,
T. M. Shivalingaswamy
3,
N. Nagaraju
4,
M. S. Sheshshayee
5
Affiliations
1 Department of Agricultural Entomology, UAS, Bengaluru – 560065, Karnataka, IN
2 Division of Germplasm Conservation and Utilization, ICAR-NBAIR, Hebbal, Bengaluru – 560024, Karnataka, IN
3 Division of Germplasm Conservation and Utilization, ICAR-NBAIR, Hebbal, Bengaluru –560024, Karnataka, IN
4 Department of Plant Pathology, UAS, Bengaluru – 560065, Karnataka, IN
5 Department of Crop Physiology, UAS, Bengaluru – 560065, Karnataka, IN
1 Department of Agricultural Entomology, UAS, Bengaluru – 560065, Karnataka, IN
2 Division of Germplasm Conservation and Utilization, ICAR-NBAIR, Hebbal, Bengaluru – 560024, Karnataka, IN
3 Division of Germplasm Conservation and Utilization, ICAR-NBAIR, Hebbal, Bengaluru –560024, Karnataka, IN
4 Department of Plant Pathology, UAS, Bengaluru – 560065, Karnataka, IN
5 Department of Crop Physiology, UAS, Bengaluru – 560065, Karnataka, IN
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Journal of Biological Control, Vol 35, No 1 (2021), Pagination: 1-5Abstract
Eocanthecona furcellata (Wolff) is a potential native predator of lepidopteran larvae that can be easily reared under laboratory conditions and released in augmentative biocontrol for management of pests in various crops. For successful mass production of any predator cannibalism under crowded rearing conditions is the major limiting factor. In the present study, attempts were made to know the ideal population considered for group rearing with minimal or no cannibalism. It was recorded that the predator population of 5 to 25 on Corcyra cephalonica (S.) and Galleria mellonella L. and 5 to 30 on Samia cynthia ricini Boisd. and Spodoptera litura F. was feasible for group rearing with higher percent survival rate when reared in different group arenas. The survival percent was higher on hosts, C. cephalonica, G. mellonella, S. litura and recorded lower on S. cynthia ricini under group rearing condition.
Keywords
Corcyra cephalonica, Eocanthecona furcellata, Galleria mellonella, Group Rearing, Optimum Density, Samia cynthia ricini, Spodoptera lituraFull Text
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1 ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, H. A. Farm Post, Bellary Road, Hebbal, Bengaluru − 560024, Karnataka, IN
1 ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, H. A. Farm Post, Bellary Road, Hebbal, Bengaluru − 560024, Karnataka, IN
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Journal of Biological Control, Vol 35, No 2 (2021), Pagination: 127-129Abstract
During the surveys undertaken in July-September 2020, a braconid solitary koinobiont endoparasitoid, <I>Meteorus pulchricornis</I>(Wesmael) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Euphorinae) was found parasitizing the invasive pest, fall armyworm (FAW), <I>Spodoptera frugiperda</I> (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in maize. <I>Meteorus pulchricornis</I> is a new addition to the known and rapidly expanding parasitoid complex of FAW in India. The present study provides morphological identification details of M. <I>pulchricornis</I> along with comparison notes of other closely allied and confusing species.Keywords
Braconidae, Fall armyworm, Meteorus pulchricornis, solitary parasitoid, Spodoptera frugiperda.Full Text
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1 Department of Agricultural Entomology, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore – 560065, Karnataka, India ., IN
2 Division of Germplasm Conservation and Utilization, ICAR National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Bangalore – 560024, Karnataka, India ., IN
3 Division of Genomic Resources, ICAR National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Bangalore – 560024, Karnataka, India ., IN
4 Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore – 560065, Karnataka, India ., IN
1 Department of Agricultural Entomology, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore – 560065, Karnataka, India ., IN
2 Division of Germplasm Conservation and Utilization, ICAR National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Bangalore – 560024, Karnataka, India ., IN
3 Division of Genomic Resources, ICAR National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Bangalore – 560024, Karnataka, India ., IN
4 Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore – 560065, Karnataka, India ., IN
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Journal of Biological Control, Vol 35, No 4 (2021), Pagination: 272 - 276Abstract
T:Six insecticides were evaluated for their toxicity against nymphs and adults of assassin bug, Sycanus collaris (Fab.) through contact and stomach mode. The studies revealed that emamectin benzoate (0.4g/L), chlorantraniliprole (0.25ml/L), flubendiamide (0.25 ml/L) and thiamethoxam (0.25 g/L) were considered as relatively safer insecticides for all the nymphal instars and adults of S. collaris. Fenazaquin (1.25ml/L) and quinalphos (2ml/L) caused higher mortality (85-100%) in all the stages of S. collaris. The higher mortality observed in nymphs and relatively lesser mortality rate of adults indicate that the application of the chemical should not be carried out immediately after the release of nymphal instars of S. collaris and adult releases would be ideal in Integrated Pest Management (IPM).Keywords
Biological control, insecticides, mortality, Sycanus collaris .Full Text
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