Randomized trial evaluates thiamethoxam efficacy in Brevicoryne brassicae control using UAV, suggesting improved pest management strategies.
Key Points
This research aims to assess the efficacy of a novel ultralow-volume thiamethoxam formulation in controlling Brevicoryne brassicae using UAV technology.
Developed a novel ultralow-volume liquid formulation for UAV application.
Applied thiamethoxam at 15 g a.i. ha−1 and measured control efficacy after 21 days.
Analyzed the dissipation dynamics of thiamethoxam in rapeseed.
Achieved 94.60% control efficacy against Brevicoryne brassicae at 21 days post-application.
Thiamethoxam degradation had a half-life of 4.35–5.44 days, following first-order kinetics.