Open AccessAntifeedant, insecticidal and growth inhibitory activities of selected plant oils on black cutworm, Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Author(s) -
A. Jeyasankar
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
asian pacific journal of tropical disease
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.208
H-Index - 33
ISSN - 2222-1808
DOI - 10.1016/s2222-1808(12)60179-0
Subject(s) - cutworm , agrotis ipsilon , noctuidae , biology , lepidoptera genitalia , botany , pest analysis , horticulture
Objective: To evaluate antifeedant, insecticidal and insect growth inhibitory activities of\udeucalyptus oil (Eucalyptus globules) and gaultheria oil (Gaultheria procumbens L.) against black\udcutworm, Agrotis ipsilon. Methods: Antifeedant, insecticidal and growth inhibitory activities\udof eucalyptus oil and gaultheria oil were tested against black cutworm, A. ipsilon. Results:\udSignificant antifeedant activity was found in eucalyptus oil (96.24%) where as the highest\udinsecticidal activity was noticed in gaultheria oil (86.92%). Percentages of deformities were highest\udon gaultheria oil treated larvae and percentage of adult emergence was deteriorated also by\udgaultheria oil. Conclusions: These plants oil has potential to serve as an alternative eco-friendly\udcontrol of insect pest