The efficacy of plant extracts against two spotted mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch was evaluated under laboratory conditions. Among different extracts tested, Wild sage, Lantana camara leaf extracts showed better performance recording 87.23% mortality of the two spotted mites and 85.22% reduction over untreated control.Neem seed kernel extract shows next order of efficacy presenting 82.35% and sweet flag rhizome extract with 80.58 per cent mortality with 79.57 and 77.12% reduction over control. Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CSNL) extract showed very least efficacy against mites recording only 57.23 per cent mortality.
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