EVALUATION OF NEEM LEAF POWDER AS PULSE GRAIN PROTECTANT AGAINST PULSE BEETLE CALLOSOBRUCHUS CHINENSIS (L.) (COLEOPTERA : BRUCHIDAE) ON STORED LENTIL
S.C. SINGH *
BIHAR STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD, PATNA-800 023, INDIA.
N.K. MAHARAJ *
PG-DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY, A.N.S. COLLEGE, BARH-803 213, INDIA
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The plant product neem leaf powder was tested to find out its efficacy against Callosobruchus chinensis (L) on stored lentil. Different doses of neem leaf powder were effective in reducing the percentage grain damage as compared to control. It provides good result in respect of toxic effect, safety and economy.
Keywords: Neem leaf powde, stored lentil protectant,, Callosobruchus chinensis (L.).