Eco-friendly Management of Leaf Webber and Capsule Borer (Antigastra catalaunalis Duponchel) Menace in Sesame

Abstract

Sesame leaf webber and capsule borer (Antigastra catalaunalis) is one of the divesting pests of sesame in India. It starts to attack the crop from seeding stage continues till maturity of pod and almost damages all the plant parts (shoot, leaf, flower and pod). Under severe attacks at early stage of crop may cause complete failure of crop especially in rain fed areas. Mostly the pest is managed through application of synthetic chemicals. Sole reliance on synthetic chemicals will results in high cost of production, effects on non-targets and health hazards. In this paper, some of the eco-friendly strategies are recommended which could help to prevent and manage this pest successfully rather than control.