author(s)
Patel NM and Patel KA

abstract
The research investigation entitled “evaluation of chemical insecticides in combination with lures and bait against fruit fly” consisting of 6 treatments in 3 replication, T1 [Dichlorvos (DDVP) + Lure (attractant) +Jaggery], T2 [Lamdacyhalothrin + Lure (attractant) + Jaggery], T3 [Cypermethrin + Lure (attractant) + Jaggery], T4 [Spinosad + Lure (attractant) + Jaggery], T5 [Lure (attractant) + Jaggery] and T6 [untreated control] was conducted during 2016-17 and 2017-18 at farmer’s field of Jamanpada, Borigawtha, Rambhas and Raygadh villages of Waghai taluka (The Dangs). Fruit flies catches was observed more in DDVP + Lure + Jaggery (T1) as compared to other chemical insecticides in bitter gourd. Further, Cypermethrin + Lure + Jaggery (T3) showed comparatively higher performance whereas, Lamda cyhalothrin + Lure + Jaggery (T2) and Lure + Jaggery (T5) showed comparatively lower performance in managing fruit fly population on bitter gourd as compared to DDVP + Lure + Jaggery (T1).