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Abstract
The granular insecticides were evaluated for their efficacy against groundnut leaf miner, Aproaerema modicella Deventer, under rainfed conditions by applying them to the soil along with fertilizers at the time of sowing. Among eight insecticidal treatments, four treatments, namely, isofenphos 5 G (2 kg a.i./ha), carbosulfan 10 G (4 kg a.i./ha), isofenphos 5 G (5 kg a.i./ha) and phorate 10 G (4 kg a.i./ha) were found significantly more effective in suppressing the leafminer infestation. These treatments also gave increased pod yields compared with other treatments including check. The activity of natural enemies such as insect parasites and pathogens was not affected by these insecticidal treatments.