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VOL. 11, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Development, field evaluation, and stability studies of a herbal insecticide for effective mealybug control
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Tushar R Patade, Shubham S Pachorkar, Pranav S Pajai, Atharv Nimse, Dr. M R N Shaikh
Abstract
Mealybugs are known agricultural pests that
seriously harm crops by consuming plant sap, which results in secondary
illnesses, slowed growth, and decreased production. The overuse of
synthetic insecticides to eliminate mealybugs has sparked concern about pesticide
resistance, environmental toxicity, and negative impacts on organisms that are
not the intended target. The purpose of this study was to develop and
evaluate a herbal pesticide utilising a fermentation-based method that included
pyrethrin extract, green chilli, cow urine, neem, karanj, nirgundi, and
drumstick leaves. The formulation's stability, field effectiveness, and
physicochemical characteristics were evaluated. Multiple fields tests
revealed a 95% mealybug mortality rate within 21 days of application, as well
as a notable decrease in crop loss and an improvement in plant health. The
constant nature of the formulation's colour, odour, and pH under various
storage settings was confirmed by stability studies. These findings
demonstrate the potential of herbal insecticides as efficient and
environmentally friendly alternatives for synthetic pesticides. The
study supports the application of plant-based compounds for agriculture's
sustainable pest control.
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Pages:355-358
How to cite this article:
Tushar R Patade, Shubham S Pachorkar, Pranav S Pajai, Atharv Nimse, Dr. M R N Shaikh "Development, field evaluation, and stability studies of a herbal insecticide for effective mealybug control". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 11, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 355-358
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