The objective of this study was to evaluate the physicochemical compatibility of mixtures of synthetic and botanical limonoid-based insecticides, as well as the toxicity of these associations, in the management of Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) under laboratory and field conditions. For this, the associations of 4 commercial botanical insecticides based on neem registered in Brazil (Azamax, Agroneem, Azact CE, and Fitoneem) were tested with synthetic insecticides from the group of growth regulators (IGRs [triflumuron, lufenuron, methoxyfenozide and tebufenozide]). When mixed, all combinations caused a significant reduction in the pH of the mixture and a significant increase in electrical conductivity. However, all tested combinations showed similar stability behavior to the negative control (distilled water), which demonstrated their physicochemical compatibility. Furthermore, in laboratory and field bioassays, mixtures of IRGs with limonoid-based formulations provided satisfactory effects in the management of S. frugiperda. However, binary mixtures of insecticide Intrepid 240 SC with Azamax or Azact CE (at LC25 previously estimated) showed the highest toxicities on S. frugiperda larvae in laboratory bioassays and damage reduction caused by S. frugiperda in a 2-yr field experiments. Therefore, mixtures of IGRs with limonoid-based botanical insecticides are promising alternatives for the management of S. frugiperda and important component of integrated pest management and insect resistance management programs.
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14 April 2023
Association of growth-regulating insecticides and limonoid-based formulations: physicochemical compatibility and toxicity against Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Liliane Nachtigall Martins,
Fernanda Carla dos Santos Geisler,
Dylan Thomas Telles Amandio,
Matheus Rakes,
Rafael Antonio Pasini,
Leandro do Prado Ribeiro,
Daniel Bernardi
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Journal of Economic Entomology
Vol. 116 • No. 3
June 2023
Vol. 116 • No. 3
June 2023
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