Chemical residues in mulberry leaves, the sole food source for silkworms, can adversely affect silkworm health and silk production. This study evaluated the safety and impact of abamectin 1.9 % EC a novel insecticide and acaricide, sprayed on mulberry foliage for thrips and mites...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i121831
An experiment was conducted primarily to evaluate chemicals exhibiting dual insecticidal and acaricidal properties, with a specific focus on their compatibility with silkworms and indigenous natural predators within the mulberry ecosystem, to evaluate abamectin 1.9% EC and diafen...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2024/v17i2464
Mulberry is the sole food for silkworm, due to evergreen lush foliage which attracts several pests majorly thrips and mites. Management of these pests demands usage of chemicals. Exposure to the residue of pesticides in the mulberry could affect the growth of silkworm and quality...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i73616
The impact of pesticides on beneficial insects like silkworms has raised concerns in sericulture, as even sublethal doses of toxic substances can negatively affect silkworm reproduction. Consequently, it is crucial to evaluate the compatibility of chemicals for pest management in...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i42210
Mulberry (Morus spp.) is the primary food source for silkworm, Bombyx mori L. Mulberry growth and nutritional quality are critical for successful sericulture. With the increasing demand for sustainable agricultural practices particularly in rearing silkworms with chemical free mu...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11869
An experiment was conducted to evaluate the impact of the dual-acting molecule Diafenthiuron 50% WP, with a specific focus on its compatibility with cocoon traits in silkworms. In present investigation, mulberry leaves were sprayed with Diafenthiuron 50% WP at a concentration of...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i83399