The current study highlights the importance of entomopathogenic nematode (EPN), their bacterial symbionts and their combined efficacy along with Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) in C. medinalis management. In the field experiment conducted at Thenthiruperai, Xenorhabdus bovienii+ Bt and X. japonica combined with Bt found to be more effective with per cent and per cent reduction in larval population over untreated control respectively. |