Field Evaluation Of Bio-Pesticides Against Jassid, (Amrasca Devastans Dist.) On Brinjal Crop From Sindh- Pakistan

Abstract

Brinjal is considered as most delicious vegetable in the world including Pakistan but unfortunately it has been attacked by a number of insect pests. Amongst them brinjal jassid, Amrasca devastans Dist caused the severe damage to it and significantly affect its productivity and tastes. Results showed that after bio-pesticides sprays, the overall maximum reduction in jassid population were observed in neem oil (71.04%) followed by neem oil + beneficial microorganism (64.33%), neem powder (60.78%) and tobacco leaves (55.86%) respectively. The bio pesticides are found very selective, safer and moderate to highly effective against brinjal jassid.