Management of infestation of pod borer (Lucinodes orbonalis Guenee) and productivity enhancement of brinjal (Solanum melogena) through vermiwash with biopesticide

Lucinodes orbonalis is common pest of brinjal vegetable crops causing 70-80% loss of crop productivity in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Foliar spray of water extract of single and binary combinations of vermiwash with biopesticides checks the infestation of the Lucinodes orbanalis and increases the crop productivity. Significant decrease in Lucinodes orbanalis population was observed after foliar spray of vermiwash with neem oil followed by aqueous garlic and annona leaf extract. The combination of neem oil with vermiwash caused complete removal of the Lucinodes orbanalis infestation. Vermiwash obtained from municipal solid wastes and animal dung with neem oil was found to be most effective against Lucinodes orbanalis. The use of vermiwash of buffalo dung and municipal solid wastes with neem oil or garlic extract is better alternative to manage the pod borer infestation of Lucinodes orbanalis in brinjal.