Preventive methodology for the control of subterranean termites attacking mango plantations (Mangifera indica L.) by indigenous pesticides (phase - 1).
Shah A. H., Roomi M. W., Khan S. A., Qureshi S. A.
Author Affiliation: Applied Biology Research Centre, PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Karachi 75280, Pakistan.
Sarhad Journal of Agriculture 10 : 279-283
Abstract : Different termite species occurring in Pakistan cause damage in mango plantations from the sowing stage until flowering and fruiting in the Sind region of Pakistan. Old mango trees are also susceptible to termite attack, resulting in a significant decrease in the yield of mangoes annually. Young plants are also infested by soil-inhabiting phytophagous nematodes. Seed dressing with 0.6% Tenekil (polychlorinated petroleum hydrocarbon) was found to be effective for the control of termites during the germination of mango seeds, and another dose at the standard rate of 3 litres/acre prevented both termite and nematode infestation for up to 9 months. Although DDT and BHC [HCH] used as standard pesticides at the same concn and methodology also exhibited the same results for the control of termites, moderate infestation of nematodes was noted after 7 months.