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ArticleBMC plant biology2026

Comparative evaluation of module-based strategies for controlling lepidopterous and dipterous pests in rice (Oryza sativa L.) cultivation.

Akanksha N Humane, D B Undirwade, B N Chaudhari, U S Kulakrni, S L Borkar, G R Shamkuwar, M P Mohril, Sandeep Gawdiya, Ali Salem, Mohamed A Mattar

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Akanksha N HumaneDepartment of Agricultural Entomology, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, MS, 444104, India. akankshahumane5@gmail.com.
D B UndirwadeDepartment of Agricultural Entomology, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, MS, 444104, India.
B N ChaudhariEntomology Section, College of Agriculture Nagpur, Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, MS, 440012, India.
U S KulakrniDepartment of Agricultural Entomology, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, MS, 444104, India.
S L BorkarEntomology Section, College of Agriculture Nagpur, Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, MS, 440012, India.
G R ShamkuwarAgriculture Research Station, Sindewahi, Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, MS, 441222, India.
M P MohrilDepartment of Agricultural Biotechnology, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, MS, 444104, India.
Sandeep GawdiyaSchool of Agriculture and Food Sustainability, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, 4067, Australia.
Ali SalemCivil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Minia University, Minia, 61111, Egypt. salem.ali@mik.pte.hu.
Mohamed A MattarDepartment of Agricultural Engineering, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, P.O. Box 2460, Saudi Arabia. mmattar@ksu.edu.sa.

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backgroundRice cultivation in eastern Vidarbha region of Maharashtra is seriously affected by insect pests such as yellow stem borer, gall midge, and leaf folder. Farmers in this region mainly depend on repeated application of single chemical insecticides, which has led to the development of insecticide resistance and associated environmental concerns. To address this problem, a field experiment entitled "Comparative evaluation of module-based strategies for controlling lepidopterous and dipterous pests in rice (Oryza sativa L.) cultivation" was conducted during kharif 2020 and 2021 at the Agriculture Research Station, Bhandara, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra (India). The study was undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of different pest management modules in reducing pest incidence and improving the rice grain yield.

resultsThe results revealed that all the treatment modules significantly reduced the incidence of major rice pests compared to untreated control. Among the tested modules, M4 comprising chlorantraniliprole 0.4% G, cartap hydrochloride 50% SP, and Dinotefuran 20% SG was found to be the most effective in controlling yellow stem borer, gall midge, and leaf folder. Besides the chemical module, module M1 consisting of Neemazal 1% EC applied at 25-30 days after transplanting (DAT), eucalyptus oil at 45-50 DAT, and cartap hydrochloride 50% SP at 60-65 DAT also showed promising performance against the target pests. Rice grain yield was significantly (P < 0.05) higher in both M4 and M1. The study further indicated that botanical-based modules supported comparatively better conservation of natural enemies under field conditions.

conclusionsAmong the evaluated pest management modules, M4 demonstrated the most effective suppression of major rice pests and achieved the highest grain yield. However, M1, integrating botanical formulations such as neem and eucalyptus oil with need-based insecticidal applications, emerged as a safer and more eco-friendly alternative. The study highlights that combining botanicals with selective insecticides can substantially reduce chemical dependence while maintaining effective pest control and crop productivity. These findings provide actionable guidance for farmers and policymakers to promote environmentally responsible pest management practices in rice cultivation systems.

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Insect ControlInsecticidesOryzaAnimalsIndiaMothsInsecticidesBotanicalsEco-friendly controlGall midgeInsecticide modulesIntegrated Pest Management (IPM)Leaf folderRiceYellow stem borer

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PMCPMC13540895

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