Class notes Agricultural Entomology

AEN 302 Pests of Horticultural Crops and Stored produces and Their Management ( 1+1)


Aim:
To impart knowledge on distribution, bionomics, symptoms of damage and
management strategies of pests of horticultural crops.
Theory
Unit I: Pests of Vegetable Crops
Distribution, bionomics, symptoms of damage and management strategies of insect
and non insect pests of Brinjal, Bhendi, Tomato, Chillies, Onion, Garlic, Moringa,
Amaranthus Crucifers, Cucurbits.
Unit II: Pests of Fruit Crops
Distribution, bionomics, symptoms of damage and management strategies of insect
and non insect pests of Mango, Citrus, Banana, Guava, Grapevine, Sapota, Pomegranate,
Papaya, Aonla, Apple, Pine apple, Custard apple and Jack
Unit III: Pests of Tuber Crops
Distribution, bionomics, symptoms of damage and management strategies of insect
and non insect pests of Potato, Sweet potato, Tapioca, Yam and Colocasia
Unit IV: Pests of Spices and Plantation Crops
Distribution, bionomics, symptoms of damage and management strategies of insect
and non insect pests of Coconut, Arecanut, Tea, Coffee, Cashew, Cocoa, Betelvine, Ginger,
Turmeric, Coriander, Cardamom, Pepper, Curry leaf and Tamarind
Unit V: Pests of Flower Crops, Medicinal Plants, Lawn and Stored products
Distribution, bionomics, symptoms of damage and management strategies of insect
and non insect pests of Rose, Jasmine, Crossandra, Chrysanthemum, Tuberose, Cut flowers,
Gloriosa, Coleus, Phyllanthus, Aswagantha, Senna, Periwinkle, Lawn and Stored products.
Practical
Identification of symptoms of damage and life stages of important pests of different
horticultural crops: vegetables, fruits, spices, tubers, plantation crops, flower crops, medicinal
plants, lawn and stored products.




Theory lecture schedule:

, Distribution, bionomics, symptoms of damage and management strategies for insects
and non-insect pests of
1. Brinjal, Bhendi and Tomato
2. Chillies, Onion, Garlic, Moringa and Amaranthus
3. Crucifers and Cucurbits
4. Mango and Citrus
5. Banana, Guava, Grapevine and Sapota
6. Pomegranate, Papaya and Aonla
7. Apple, Pine apple, Custard apple and Jack
8. Potato, Sweet potato, Tapioca, Yam and Colocasia
9. Midsemester examination
10. Coconut and Arecanut
11. Tea and Coffee
12. Cashew, Cocoa and Betelvine
13. Ginger, Turmeric, Coriander, Cardamom, Pepper, Curry leaf and Tamarind
14. Rose, Jasmine, Crossandra, Chrysanthemum, Tuberose and Cut flowers
15. Gloriosa, Coleus, Phyllanthus, Aswagantha, Senna, Periwinkle and lawn
16. Stored product pests
17. Strategies for stored product pest management
Practical schedule:
Identification of symptoms of damage and life stages of important pests
1. Pests of Brinjal, Bhendi and Tomato
2. Pests of Chillies, Onion, Garlic, Moringa and Amaranthus
3. Pests of Crucifers and Cucurbits
4. Pests of Mango, Citrus and Sapota
5. Pests of Banana, Grapevine and Guava
6. Pests of Pomegranate, Aonla, Papaya
7. Pests of Jack, Pine apple, Custard apple, Ber and Apple
8. Pests of Potato, Sweet potato, Tapioca, Yam and Colocasia
9. Pests of Coconut and Arecanut
10. Pests of Coffee and Tea
11. Pests of Cashew, Cocoa and Betelvine
12. Pests of Turmeric, Ginger and Coriander
13. Pests of Cardamom, Pepper, Curry leaf and Tamarind

,14. Pests of Rose, Jasmine, Crossandra, Chrysanthemum, Tuberose and Cut flowers
15. Pests of Gloriosa, Coleus, Phyllanthus, Aswagantha, Senna and Periwinkle
16. Pests of Lawn and stored products
17. Final Practical Examination
Assignment:
 Collection and submission of 50 pests of horticultural crops
 Rearing of 15 insect pests
Outcome/Deliverables:
The students develop skills for the identification and management of pests of vegetables,
fruits, tubers, plantation crops, spices, commercial flowers, medicinal plants, lawn and stored
products.
References:
A. Text Book:
1. Muthukrishnan,N., N.Ganapathy, R.Nalini and R.Rajendran.2005. Pest Management
in Horticultural Crops. New Madura Publishers, Madurai. 325p. {ISBN: 81-902832-
0-0}
B. Reference Books:
2. Nair,M.R.G.K.1986. Insects and mites of crops in India. Publications and Information
Division, ICAR, NewDelhi. 408p.
3. ParvathaReddy.2010. Insect, Mite and Vertebrate Pests and their Management in
Horticultural Crops. Scientific Publishers, Jodhpur. 384p. {ISBN: 978-81-7233-
628-8}
4. David, B.V. and V.V.Ramamurthy.2011. Elements of Economic Entomology.
Namrutha Publications, Chennai. 386 p. {ISBN: 978-81-921477-0-3}




5. Butani, D.K. and M.G.Jotwani.2013. Insects in Vegetables. Daya Publishing House,
NewDelhi. 356p.
6. Regupathy,A. and R.Ayyasamy.2013. A Guide on Crop Pests. Namrutha Publications,
Chennai.368p. {ISBN: 978-81-921477-1-0}
C. Supplementary references:
1. Srivastava, K.P. and D.K.Butani. 2009. Pest Management in Vegetables (Vol. I & II).

, Studium Press (India) Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi . 777p. {ISBN: 978-81-907577-3-7}
2. Ayyar, T.V.R. 1963. Hand Book of Economics Entomology for South India. Govt.
Press Madras.
3. Sathe,T.V. 2012. Pests of Ornamental Plants. Daya Publishing House, New
Delhi.199p. {ISBN: 978-81-7035-757-5}
D. Web resources:
1. http://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/horti_plantprotection_pest.html
2. http://www.nbaii.res.in/insectpests/pestsearch.php?cropname=Mango
3. http:www.ncipm.org.in/data bases.htm
4. ipm.illinois.edu




LEC NO.1 Distribution, bionomics, symptoms of damage and management strategies for
insects and non-insect pests of pests of brinjal, Bhendi and Tomato