Q192
Trichogramma parasitoid release is recommended for the management of
A.
Holotrichia serrata
B.
Atherigona soccata
C.
Chilo infuscatellus
AnswerD.
None of these
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Trichogramma parasitoid release is recommended for the management of Chilo infuscatellus.Chilo infuscatellus, the yellow top borer or sugarcane shoot borer, is a moth in the family of Crambidae.
Several natural enemies can reduce the damage done by this pest; these include the tiny wasps of the genera Trichogramma and Telenomus.
Trichogramma species are the most widely exploited and used for pest management across the world. It is important for plant protection because of its widespread natural occurrence and its success as biological control agent by mass releasing.