Application of insect growth regulators reduced infestations of bradysia tritici in milky mushrooms, suggesting effective pest control strategies.
The present investigation was conducted during May 2023 at the Mushroom Production Unit, College of Agriculture, Navsari Agriculture University, Waghai, Gujarat. Infestation of the sciarid fly Bradysia tritici (Conquillett) was observed from the spawning time to harvest of mushroom. Application of two insect growth regulators viz. nuvaluron 10 EC and lufenuron 2.5 EC in compost, casing, compost plus casing at 0.005 and 0.0075% were evaluated against B. tritici. Novaluron at 0.0075% in paddy straw plus casing recorded maximum reduction in larvae (89.37%), lowest infestation (5.78%) and highest yield (1330g) over untreated control.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Likhitha et al. (2025) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: