Bacillus thuringiensis and pheromone traps effects on Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) population on maize (Zea mays L.) in the Menoua division of Cameroon
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Bacillus thuringiensis and pheromone traps effects on Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) population on maize (Zea mays L.) in the Menoua division of Cameroon
Abstract
A study on the comparative effects of bio-insecticide and pheromone traps on Spodoptera frugiperda population on maize in the West region of Cameroon was conducted during the first planting dates from October to January 2019/2020 and the second planting dates from April to July to help increase maize production. The experiment used a complete randomized block design with three repetitions. The bio-insecticide (T1) was Antario (Bacillus thuringiensis and Abamectin). The chemical insecticide (T2) was Caiman B (Emamectin benzoate), with the control (T3). Some plots received pheromone traps, and others did not. Data collection started at 35 days after sowing (DAS) on 10 randomly chosen plants in each experimental unit. Direct counting of larvae, attacked leaves, and growth variables was done from 35 DAS to 70 DAS. Yield was also assessed. The results showed that Spodoptera frugiperda were present. The leaf infestation peaks of larvae were at 35 DAS, and those of moths were at 42 DAS. The control had the highest leaf infestation for both planting dates and was least abundant in Antario. Regarding yield, maize variety Panner 53, due to its high productivity, showed higher yields with Antario, followed by Caiman B, and lastly the control for both planting dates, proving that these treatments are effective against pests and their damages. The best result was recorded in the second planting date on plots with pheromone traps treated with Antario (10.17 t/ha), followed by plots with pheromone traps treated with Caiman B (9.00 t/ha), and lastly the control (8.67 t/ha).
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