Effects of Neem [Azadirachta indica] Leaf and Seed Kernel Extracts on the Hairy Leaf Caterpillar- Eupterote mollifera [Bombycidae: Lepidoptera] insect Pests of Moringa tree [Moringa oleifera]

M. Kannan¹ , M. Jamal Mohamed² , G. Balasubramanian³

Section:Research Paper, Product Type: Isroset-Journal
Vol.5 , Issue.6 , pp.70-74, Dec-2018

CrossRef-DOI:   https://doi.org/10.26438/ijsrbs/v5i6.7074

Online published on Jan 01, 2018

Copyright © M. Kannan, M. Jamal Mohamed , G. Balasubramanian . This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
 

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Abstract :
Moringa Oleifera as a drumstick tree is a small fast growing evergreen or deciduous tree. It has been known to us for a very long time for its nutritional and medicinal value. This tree is susceptible to several insect pests and diseases. The common pest of Eupterote mollifera treated with neem leaf water extract and neem seed kernel extract. The fresh leaves and seeds of Azadirachta indica (Neem) were collected from the field and shade dried then powdered leaf and seed. This powder was used for the preparation of 5.0% stock solution. Thereafter, the following concentration were prepared by stock solution as 3.75% ,2.5%,1.25%, 0.625%, 0.5%, and 0.25%. The present experiment was done against E. mollifera after treatment the caterpillar`s activities of feeding body weight loss and gain results were observed and discussed.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Moringa oleifera, Neem leaf, neem seed kernel, Eupterote mollifera, pest.

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