Practice Name:

Calotropis procera as anti-feedant

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Category Agriculture
Scout HBN
Ingredients Extracts of Calotropis procera
Details Of Innovation Extracts of Calotropis procera were tested on the third instar larvae of the teak skeletonizer (Eutectona machaeralis) in the laboratory to evaluate their antifeedant and insecticidal effects. It was found to be effective as a potent antifeedant. (Ref: Meshram P B, 1995, Special issue: focus on teak. Indian Forester. 121: 6, 528-532; 7)
Innovator / Knowledge Provider Documented by Hittalagida:Kannada version of hone
Address Karnataka
Languages Spoken Kannada
Vocation Farming
State Karnataka
PAS 1 "Another interesting functionof neem oil pesticides is that they do not harm the beneficialinsects. The neem oil insecticides only target the chewingand sucking insects." Subbalakshmi Lokanadhan, P. Muthukrishnan and S.Jeyaraman. Neem products and their agricultural applications JBiopest, 5 (Supplementary): 72-76 (2012)
PAS 2 "Evaluating the efficacy of garlic (Allium sativum) as a bio-pesticide for controlling cotton aphid (Aphis gossypii)." https://www.researchgate.net/publication/308747698_Evaluating_the_efficacy_of_garlic_Allium_sativum_as_a_bio-pesticide_for_controlling_cotton_aphid_Aphis_gossypii
PAS 3 "EFFICACY OF PLUMERIA RUBRA POWDERS FOR THE CONTROL OF BRUCHID BEETLES DURING STORAGE - powder of Plumeria rubra flower showed good potential as insecticide for the control of cowpea weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus) on cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) during storage." https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332998378_EFFICACY_OF_PLUMERIA_RUBRA_POWDERS_FOR_THE_CONTROL_OF_BRUCHID_BEETLES_DURING_STORAGE
PAS 4 "Bio-efficacy of Tabernaemontana divaricata (L.) leaf and stem bark extract against Callosobruchus chinensis L." https://www.researchgate.net/publication/326246751_Bio-efficacy_of_Tabernaemontana_divaricata_L_leaf_and_stem_bark_extract_against_Callosobruchus_chinensis_L
Other Community Practices "Herbal Pesticide Technology For Controlling Insects And Pest In Vegetable Crops" https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262491400_HERBAL_PESTICIDE_TECHNOLOGY_FOR_CONTROLLING_INSECTS_AND_PEST_IN_VEGETABLE_CROPS
Practice ID KNW0020000000604
Annotation ID GIAN/GAVL/958
Reference HBN database
Pest Group Chewing Pest
Pest Scientific Names (Helicoverpa armigera)
Technology Transfer Terms DIY

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