CONTROL OF INSECT PESTS ATTACKING TOMATO CROPS IN DISTRICT BAJAUR KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA
CONTROL OF INSECT PESTS ATTACKING TOMATO CROPS IN DISTRICT BAJAUR KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA
Muhammad Yahya1, Muhammad Ajmal Khan2, Fazle Subhan3, Ali Hazrat1*, Javed Khan5, Aftab
Amin4, Hayat Ullah1 and Tabinda Nowsheen1
ABSTRACT
Tomato plant (Lycopersicon esculentum) is a widely cultivated vegetable crop. The plant is
economically very important. To ensure a successful and economically viable harvest, it is
essential that all aspects of its production to be monitored. At present, there is a limited
scientific data regarding the use of pesticides in relation to the seasonal incidence of insect
pests in the Bajaur district of Pakistan. This study was carried out at a local farm, where the
efficacies of Flurofenafire pesticide were examined. The pesticide Flurofenafire was applied
once a week to examine its efficacy. The stability of the pesticide was highly dependent on the
weather. The occurrence of rain within 24 hours of spraying resulted in Aphid, Jassid, White
fly, Thrips and Fruit borer infestations. Aphid infestations were observed on the tomato crop in
May 2019, which peaked in July. Bemisia Tabaci infestations peaked in August. Amrasca
Biguttula populations peaked in September 2019. Scirtothrips dorsalis and Helicoverpa
armigera infestations were also observed on the tomato crops and caused significant damage.
The application of Flurofenafire was able to control these infestations. In conclusion the
pesticide Flurofenafire was found effective against a wide range of insect pest of tomato plant.
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September 2021
Vol. 27, Iss. 3, Pages 253-441
