Assessing the efficacy of novel systemic insecticides on rice stem borers and their impact on beneficial insect fauna survival

Muhammad Ahsin Ayub, Bilal Atta, Muhammad Dildar Gogi, Arshed Makhdoom Sabir, Muhammad Junaid Nisar, Muhammad Ijaz, Muhammad Faheem Akhtar, Naeem Arshad Maan, Muhammad Rizwan Anwar

Abstract


Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a staple food crop worldwide, but its production is threatened by pests like rice stem borers. Effective pest management strategies are crucial for ensuring high yields and food security. In this study, the effectiveness of various insecticides was evaluated against rice stem borers while considering their impact on the survival of beneficial insect fauna. Five treatments were tested: chlorantraniliprole, chlorantraniliprole + thiamethoxam, fipronil, flubendiamide, and a control group. The efficacy of each treatment was assessed by measuring pre- and post-treatment infestation levels of deadhearts and whiteheads, along with the survival percentage of beneficial insect fauna after one week. Chlorantraniliprole exhibited the highest effectiveness, with post-treatment percent infestation of deadhearts reduced to 2.10% after 72 hours and 1.24% after one week, and an effectiveness rate of 82.53% after 72 hours and 91.17% after one week. Chlorantraniliprole + thiamethoxam showed similar efficacy, with post-treatment percent infestation of deadhearts at 1.00% after 72 hours and 0.67% after one week, and an effectiveness rate of 91.71% after 72 hours and 95.18% after one week. Fipronil and flubendiamide also demonstrated significant effectiveness, albeit slightly lower than chlorantraniliprole-based treatments. The control group exhibited high post-treatment infestation levels and no effectiveness against deadhearts or whiteheads. However, the survival percentage of beneficial insect fauna was remarkably high in the control group. These findings highlight the potential of chlorantraniliprole and its combination with thiamethoxam as effective pest management options for rice cultivation, while emphasizing the importance of integrated approaches to minimize environmental impact. Further research is warranted to validate these results under diverse field conditions and optimize insecticide application protocols for sustainable rice production.


Keywords


Rice stem borers, Pest management, Beneficial fauna, Integrated pest management, Sustainable agriculture.

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