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Okra (Abelmoschusesculentus (L) Moench) is one of the most widely grown and consumed vegetables. It forms an essential part of diet for its calcium and iodine contents as well as the mucilaginous properties of its fruit. Okra is also a good source of vitamins A, B and C. Okra is also a potential candidate as a biodiesel feedstock. The crop is battled with pests. Oladimeji et al. (2010) described the flea beetles as the most injurious insects on okra. Flea beetles are presently being controlled with insecticides among which lambda-cyhalothrin (Karate), a synthetic pyrethroid is known to be effective. However, the associated problems of synthetic insecticides have called for a renewed interest in the botanicals. Also, consumer demand for organically produced foods is on the increases and scientific research on the use of botanical pesticides is now gaining momentum (Nas, 2004). This research work evaluates the efficacies of commonly used organophosphorus (Chloropyrifos), carbamate (Carbofuran), synthetic pyrethroid (Lambda-cyhalothrin) and the potentials of aqueous extracts of three botanicals obtained from seeds of Azadirachtaindica, Piper guineense and Allium sativumpaste in the control of insect pests of okra. The specific objectives are to assess the level of insect pests infestation on okra in response to the various insecticide treatments; to determine the efficacy of the selected insecticides and botanicals in the control of insect pests of okra; and to determine the separate and combined effects of the botanicals under study in the control of insect pests on okra.

Efficacy of Selected Insecticides and Botanicals in the Control of Field Insect Pest of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus) in Akure