Effect of newer insecticides on population of predators of insect pests of sesamum

The present experiment was carried out on effect of newer insecticides on population of predators of insect pests of sesamum at the field of Department of Entomology, Dr. PDKV, Akola, during kharif 2014. Two sprays of newer insecticides were taken against major pests of sesamum. Results revealed that the predators population on sesamum at 3, 7, 10 and 14 day after first and second spraying were found statistically non-significant also relatively safer to the natural enemies.