Evaluation of Botanicals and Entomopathogenic Fungi: Evaluation of Some Botanicals and Two Entomopathogenic Fungi for the Control of Onion Thrips (Thrips Tabaci L.)

Protecting onion crop from onion thrips by using botanicals and entomopathogenic fungi are a strong option for increasing onion yield. Compared to synthetic pesticides are however, conspicuous particularly with regard to environmentally sound. The main focus of this publication however is to promote the practical use of botanicals and entomopathogenic fungi to control onion thrips in field condition and to create awareness for the potential of promising materials.