Efficacy of different chemical and botanical pesticides against rice Ear Head Bug (Leptocorisa acuta Thunberg, Hemiptera: Alydidae) in rice Superzone, Nepal

Jibisha Poudel; Barsha Neupane; Swagat Poudel

doi:10.53663/turjfas.1586952

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Efficacy of different chemical and botanical pesticides against rice Ear Head Bug (Leptocorisa acuta Thunberg, Hemiptera: Alydidae) in rice Superzone, Nepal

Abstract

Rice, a staple crop for over half the world's population, plays a crucial role in global food security. However, the rice ear head bug (Leptocorisa acuta), a major pest, causes significant yield losses by feeding on developing grains, reducing their quality and quantity. This field trial, conducted from February 16 to June 12, 2024, at the Rice Superzone in Baniyani, Jhapa, Nepal evaluated the efficacy of various chemical and botanical pesticides for managing the rice ear head bug. The experiment comprised seven treatments and three replications, incorporating both chemical and botanical interventions. Imidacloprid 17.8% SL emerged as the most effective treatment, yielding a significant reduction in bug populations post-spray, achieving a high yield of 5.79 tons ha-1, and resulting in the highest number of filled grains per panicle (115.57) with minimal unfilled grains (31.03). In comparison, untreated control plots exhibited the lowest yield, highest bug populations, and greater crop damage. This study highlights Imidacloprid's potential for effective pest control and productivity enhancement in rice cultivation. Future research could explore integrating botanical pesticides, such as Multineem and Bakaino-based options, with chemical treatments to promote sustainable pest management practices while maintaining crop yields.

Keywords

Imidacloprid 17.8% SL, Pest management, Rice ear head bug, Rice yield, Sustainable pest management

Supporting Institution

This study was carried out without any financial assistance or external funding.

Ethical Statement

Ethical approval was not required for this study as it did not involve experiments or the use of human or animal subjects.

Thanks

Not applicable.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Entomology in Agriculture

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Jibisha Poudel ^*
0009-0002-6794-982X
Nepal

Barsha Neupane
0000-0001-6292-2666
Nepal

Swagat Poudel This is me
0009-0006-5342-2428
Nepal

Publication Date

June 30, 2025

Submission Date

November 18, 2024

Acceptance Date

February 5, 2025

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Year 2025 Volume: 7 Number: 1

DOI

https://doi.org/10.53663/turjfas.1586952

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APA

Poudel, J., Neupane, B., & Poudel, S. (2025). Efficacy of different chemical and botanical pesticides against rice Ear Head Bug (Leptocorisa acuta Thunberg, Hemiptera: Alydidae) in rice Superzone, Nepal. Turkish Journal of Food and Agriculture Sciences, 7(1), 44-55. https://doi.org/10.53663/turjfas.1586952

AMA

1.Poudel J, Neupane B, Poudel S. Efficacy of different chemical and botanical pesticides against rice Ear Head Bug (Leptocorisa acuta Thunberg, Hemiptera: Alydidae) in rice Superzone, Nepal. Turk J Food Agric Sci. 2025;7(1):44-55. doi:10.53663/turjfas.1586952

Chicago

Poudel, Jibisha, Barsha Neupane, and Swagat Poudel. 2025. “Efficacy of Different Chemical and Botanical Pesticides Against Rice Ear Head Bug (Leptocorisa Acuta Thunberg, Hemiptera: Alydidae) in Rice Superzone, Nepal”. Turkish Journal of Food and Agriculture Sciences 7 (1): 44-55. https://doi.org/10.53663/turjfas.1586952.

EndNote

Poudel J, Neupane B, Poudel S (June 1, 2025) Efficacy of different chemical and botanical pesticides against rice Ear Head Bug (Leptocorisa acuta Thunberg, Hemiptera: Alydidae) in rice Superzone, Nepal. Turkish Journal of Food and Agriculture Sciences 7 1 44–55.

IEEE

[1]J. Poudel, B. Neupane, and S. Poudel, “Efficacy of different chemical and botanical pesticides against rice Ear Head Bug (Leptocorisa acuta Thunberg, Hemiptera: Alydidae) in rice Superzone, Nepal”, Turk J Food Agric Sci, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 44–55, June 2025, doi: 10.53663/turjfas.1586952.

ISNAD

Poudel, Jibisha - Neupane, Barsha - Poudel, Swagat. “Efficacy of Different Chemical and Botanical Pesticides Against Rice Ear Head Bug (Leptocorisa Acuta Thunberg, Hemiptera: Alydidae) in Rice Superzone, Nepal”. Turkish Journal of Food and Agriculture Sciences 7/1 (June 1, 2025): 44-55. https://doi.org/10.53663/turjfas.1586952.

JAMA

1.Poudel J, Neupane B, Poudel S. Efficacy of different chemical and botanical pesticides against rice Ear Head Bug (Leptocorisa acuta Thunberg, Hemiptera: Alydidae) in rice Superzone, Nepal. Turk J Food Agric Sci. 2025;7:44–55.

MLA

Poudel, Jibisha, et al. “Efficacy of Different Chemical and Botanical Pesticides Against Rice Ear Head Bug (Leptocorisa Acuta Thunberg, Hemiptera: Alydidae) in Rice Superzone, Nepal”. Turkish Journal of Food and Agriculture Sciences, vol. 7, no. 1, June 2025, pp. 44-55, doi:10.53663/turjfas.1586952.

Vancouver

1.Jibisha Poudel, Barsha Neupane, Swagat Poudel. Efficacy of different chemical and botanical pesticides against rice Ear Head Bug (Leptocorisa acuta Thunberg, Hemiptera: Alydidae) in rice Superzone, Nepal. Turk J Food Agric Sci. 2025 Jun. 1;7(1):44-55. doi:10.53663/turjfas.1586952

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<b>Nature-Based Solutions for Resilient Rice Agro-ecosystems: A Review of Ecological Insect Pest Management and Biodiversity Conservation</b>

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