Efficacy of native strains of entomopathogenic nematode, Heterorhabditis indica against the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from India
Abstract Background Vehicles The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E.Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is a notorious polyphagous pest that has recently invaded India in 2018.Within a short period, this pest has spread throughout the country, causing a significant damage to maize.In order to manage this menace, farmers rely on chemical insecti