ECO-FRIENDLY METHOD TO CONTROL INSECT PEST AND AVOID ENVIROMENTAL POLLUTION

Pigeon pea is cultivated in Madhya Pradesh to meet domestic requirement. Fourteen insecticides of different chemical groups were tested against pod borer complex I .e Cypermethrin (0.015%) , Lambda Cyhalothrin ( 0.05%), Deltamethrin (0.04%) and Quinolphos (0.03%) were highly effective in controlling pod borer complex giving good knock down effect. Farmers use insecticides of different groups injudiciously which pose serious problems like killing of natural enemies and beneficial-insects, health hazards, environmental pollution. Neem contains Alkaloids, ie. Azadirachtin which act as repellent, antifedent can be a part of insect pest management .Four different concentrations of neem is use to control insect pest and protect crop as well to avoid environmental pollution.