Relative Efficacy of Selective Insecticides against Gram Pod Borer, Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) in Chickpea

The present investigation entitled was conducted at the Students’ Instructional Farm of Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya (U.P.), India during Rabi, 2019-20. The experiment was laid out in a randomized block design with three replications along with seven treatments viz., Spinosad 45 SC (0.2%), Indoxacarb 14.5 SC (0.4%), Neem oil 0.5%, Cow urine 5%, Ha NPV 250 LE/ha, Garlic extract 5% and Untreated check. Results revealed that among treatments, application of Indoxacarb proved superior to other treatments concerning maximum pest control (81.30%), followed by Spinosad 45 SC 0.2%. Maximum net return and benefit cost ratio (1:18.8) was found with the application of Indoxacarb 14.5 SC.