Biological control of tea mosquito bug Helopeltis antonii on guava
Implementing Organization
Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR)
Project Overview
biological control strategy for management of Helopeltis antonii infesting Guava by using fungal pathogen Beauveria bassiana. Weekly spraying of this bio- pesticide @ 1x109 spores/ml with suitable adjuvants recorded significant reduction in the pest damage that was comparable with the chemical pesticides.