Evaluation Of Different Coloured Sticky Traps In Aphis Gossypii (Glover) Management In Cotton Field: An Environmentally Beneficial Method.

  • M.Mayandi
  • A.Asharaja
  • P.Alagusundaram
Keywords: Cotton, management, different coloured sticky traps, field condition.

Abstract

Cotton is a significant crop in worldwide, but its cultivation faces many challenges in the pest infestation of cotton aphid (Aphis gossypii). Traditional pest control methods, such as chemical pesticides, have led to environmental and health concerns. Handmade sticky traps, coated with a sticky substance, have emerged as a promising method for sustainable cotton pest management. The colour of the traps plays a crucial role in attracting specific insect species, making colour selection an important aspect of their efficacy. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of different coloured handmade sticky traps in managing Aphis gossypii populations in cotton fields. The results showed that yellow-coloured sticky traps demonstrated that highest efficacy in capturing Aphis gossypii, followed by blue traps, and red traps showed the least potential. The peak attraction for all colours occurred during the vegetative and flowering stages, where pest pressure was highest, particularly around the 20th to 21st standard meteorological week.

Author Biographies

M.Mayandi

Research Scholar, (Reg. No.21111152191003) Department of Zoology, Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar College, Melaneelithanallur - 627 953 (Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli), Tenkasi District, Tamil Nadu, India.

A.Asharaja

Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar College, Melaneelithanallur - 627 953 (Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli), Tenkasi District, Tamil Nadu, India. 

P.Alagusundaram

Research Scholar, Department of Zoology, Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar College, Melaneelithanallur - 627 953 (Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli), Tenkasi District, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Published
2024-09-09
How to Cite
M.Mayandi, A.Asharaja, & P.Alagusundaram. (2024). Evaluation Of Different Coloured Sticky Traps In Aphis Gossypii (Glover) Management In Cotton Field: An Environmentally Beneficial Method. Revista Electronica De Veterinaria, 25(1), 1837-1841. https://doi.org/10.69980/redvet.v25i1.1022
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