Seven insecticides tested against fruit borer, Helicoverpa armigera of tomato, Solanum lycopersicum under field condition. The efficiency of insecticides was similar effective after both sprays as indoxacarb > novaluron 10EC > spinosad45 EC > rynaxypyr 20SC > nske 5% > nimbicidine 5% > neemoil 1% against reduction in fruit infestation. The maximum increased seed yield ( q/ha) recorded from Indoxacarb SC treated plots. The maximum cost benefit was return from Indoxacarb SC treatment, Rs. 16 after per rupee investment. | Eco-friendly management of tomato fruit borer Helicoverpa armigera under Hill condition Uttrakhand India
