Control of diamondback moth in southeast Asia by Profenofos

Control of diamondback moth in southeast Asia by Profenofos

Shanhua, Tainan AVRDC Taiwan

1986

p.289-295

SB945.D53T3

Profenofos is a phosphoric acid ester with a broad spectrum of activity as an insecticide and acaricide. It was first developed for the control of lepidopterous pests of cotton but was found subsequently to be active against the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella L. The field effectiveness of profenofos was evaluated in the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Taiwan against the diamondback moth by high volume spray applications at 7 and 10 day intervals. Results indicated that profenofos when applied at the rate 0.25 to 0.5 kg Al/ha effectively reduced the population of diamondback moth larvae in crucifers. Yields of treated plots were increased by 41 to 100% compared to untreated plots. The effectiveness of profenofos against diamondback moth was confirmed in all countries where field tests were conducted. [AS]

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