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Control of Cerconota anonella in a soursop orchard

This research is related to the control of Cerconota anonella (Sepp.) (Lepidoptera: Oecophoridae), the most important pest of soursop, Annona muricata L. Nine treatments were tested with twenty replications in a completely randomized design. The best results were obtained using microperforated plastic bags and clorphiriphos treated kraft paper bags.

Insecta; soursop fruit borer; soursop


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