Comparative Evaluation of Spidoxamat 9.6 % + Spinetoram 12 % WG for Managing Whiteflies and Thrips in Cotton with Minimal Impact on Natural Enemies

Harjindra Singh, Pradeep Kumar, N. K. Sharma, Pawan Kumar

Abstract: This study evaluates the efficacy of Spidoxamat 9.6% and Spinetoram 12% WG, applied in varying doses, for managing whiteflies and thrips in cotton crops while assessing their safety toward beneficial natural enemies. Field trials conducted over two kharif seasons (2023 and 2024) at the Agricultural Research Station in Sri-ganganagar involved three replications and eight treatments. Results indicated that its dose of Spidoxamat 9.6 % + Spinetoram 12 % WG @ 375 g/ha achieved the highest reduction in pest populations while maintaining the presence of spiders and other beneficial organisms. The treatment was also found non-phytotoxic and led to increased seed cotton yields, suggesting its suitability as a safer, more effective pest control strategy in cotton cultivation.

Keywords: cotton pest management, whiteflies, thrips, Spidoxamat, Spinetoram

How to Cite?: Harjindra Singh, Pradeep Kumar, N. K. Sharma, Pawan Kumar, "Comparative Evaluation of Spidoxamat 9.6 % + Spinetoram 12 % WG for Managing Whiteflies and Thrips in Cotton with Minimal Impact on Natural Enemies", Volume 14 Issue 12, December 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 633-639, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251207114355, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251207114355