


Diphaaphidivora, Chrysoperla spp., Coccinellid beetles, Syrphid flies and some spiders in the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka, where its outbreak during 2003-04 had caused considerable economic damage to the farmers. This pest of sugarcane was also successfully managed by bio agents viz. Sugarcane white woolly aphid (Seratovacunalanigera): This aquatic weed was successfully controlled in Southern states of India through its two exotic phytophagous weevils i.e.Neochetinaeichhorniae and N. in case of Sanjose scale in apple growing states of the country Water hyacinth (Eichhorniacrassipes): in case of apple woolly aphid and Encarsiaperniciosi, Aphytisspp., Chilocorusbijugus, Pharoscymnus spp.

These two dreaded pests of apple plants are under check by their bioagents like Aphelinusmali, Syrphusconfrater, Chrysopascelestesetc. as EPPO standards PM 6/1(1) First import of exotic biological control agents. Apple woolly aphid (Eriosomalanigerum) and Sanjose scale (Quadraspidiotusperniciosus) interpretation of native in invertebrate biocontrol agent regulations. In 1994, severe incidence of this pest in Karnataka was successfully controlled by its potential biocontrol agents. exchequer to the tune of Rs.16.00 crores. Similarly, during 1987, there was again outbreak of this pest in some Sugarcane growing states of the country, when again utilization of its potential bioagents saved Govt. This saved the Government Exchequer to the tune of Rs.11.00 crores. and Bihar which was successfully controlled by utilization of potential biocontrol agents like Egg parasitoidTetrastichuspyrillae and Nymphalpredator Epipyropsmelanoleuca. There was a severe outbreak of Sugarcane Pyrilla during 1972-73 in the states of Punjab, Haryana, U.P.
IMPORT OF BIOCONTROL AGENTS REGISTRATION
Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee.National Standards & Accredited Agencies.Strengthening & Modernisation of Plant Quarantine.
