author(s)
Savde VG, Kadam DR, Ambad RB and Patil SK

abstract
The studies on management of pod borer complex on four different cultivars of pigeon pea was worked out in split plot design during Kharif-2017-18 and Kharif-2018-19 with two consecutive sprays of emamectin benzoate 5% SG @ 4.4 gm followed by flubendiamide 39.3% SC @ 3.9 ml/10 lit. of water at 15 days interval were taken at various crop growth stages. Four cultivars of pigeon pea viz., BDN-711 (early), BSMR-736 (late), BSMR-853 (late) and BSMR-716 (mid-late) were observed under field condition. The results revealed that in variety BDN-711 the least per cent grain damage by M. obtuse was found 17.85 and 19.28, respectively as compared to other varieties. Whereas, the least per cent grain damage was found when crop was sprayed at pod formation stage 15.25 and 17.58, respectively as compared to other maturity stage of the crop and noted that pod formation stage is most important stage to minimize pod fly infestation during both the years.