Cauliflower

Experiments were conducted to investigate the prevalence of Diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) and to compare the efficacy of synthetic insecticides (Emamectin benzoate, Lufenuron and Lannate) and botanical extracts (Bakain & Neem) for the management of Plutella xylostella larvae in cauliflower during the year, 2012 at Agricultural Research Station Baffa Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Completely Randomized Design (CRD) was used for laboratory bioassays while the field experiments were carried out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD). Leaf dip bioassays were conducted to compare the relative effectiveness of the insecticides against larvae after 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours in laboratory. The results revealed tha