Evaluation of the Efficacy of Different Rates of Vinasse Application for the Control of Mound Forming Termite at Fincha a Sugar Estate

Leul Mengistu, Samuel Tegene, Mijena Bikila, Fikiru Birhanu

Abstract


A trial on the use of factory bi-product vinase application in controlling mound forming termite was accomplished with the objective of evaluating the efficiency of vinasse application in controlling this insect at Finchaa Sugar Estate. To meet this objective field experiment consisting of 11 treatments were accomplished in three replications. Accordingly, it was observed that high volume vinasse application showed superior control potential as compared to others. The overall mean percent efficacy data indicated, all treated plots resulted in significantly reduced termite population as compared to the unsprayed check. Hence, from this trial it could be advisable for the plantation people to use between treatment 4 (Vinasse@65m3 + Ethiozinon 60 EC@ 2.3L) and treatment 7 (Vinasse@100m3 + Ethiozinon 60EC@2.3L) for the control of mound forming one by analysing their cost and benefit; and environmental safety to choose between the two. By utilization of vinase, the plantation can save on average 50 % of insecticide cost besides safe disposal of the bi-product via utilization.


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Vinase, insecticides, termites, mound forming

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