1Extension Education Institute, PJTSAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, 500030
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Rudrur, PJTSAU, Nizamabad, District, 503188, Telangana State
*Email: bhavyamanjari287@gmail.com (corresponding author)
Online published on 18 April, 2020.
The present study is on the evaluation of the use of rolling brush stem applicator in comparison with traditional method of hand spraying in cotton for sucking pests’ management. The study revealed that rolling stem applicator was more effective than spraying as it is ecofriendly, low cost, input saving and drudgery reducing rolling brush method required one labour for three times application at the time of 30, 45 and 60 days after sowing. Total investment for rolling brush was Rs. 650–1500 against spraying which required two labour for five times (local farmers practice) with cost of Rs. 1400–3500. The cost for monocrotophos was Rs.105/application with rolling stem applicator and Rs.420/l for spraying.
Cotton, sucking pests, rolling brush stem applicator, sprays, cost benefit, labour, drudgery reduction, environmental pollution, ease of application, yield, monocrotophos
