author(s)
MP Gautam, Hem Singh, Sushil Kumar, Vinod Kumar, Gajendra Singh and SN Singh

abstract
The present experiment was conducted on diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Plutellidae), their ecology and integrated management with the objectives of arriving at the crucial conclusion on the most suitable techniques to decrease pest infestation for higher yield and productivity with least damage to the environment. Therefore, up to date knowledge about the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) and their natural enemies on cabbage, Brassica oleracea, is a prerequisite for implementation of an effective and successful management tactics against them. The judicious use of chemicals with novel mode of action needs to be implemented to manage this insect pest. There are many insecticides which have different mode of action than the conventional ones. These novel insecticides in conjunction with other IPM approaches may play a pivotal role in devising effective management strategy against diamondback moth.