A doctoral dissertation at the College of Agriculture investigated "Different Methods for Controlling the Leafhopper Insect Using Silicones and Some Plant-Based Pesticides (Oxymatrine, Palizin, and Tondexir) on Okra Plants."

The study, presented by researcher Dawood Salman Hamed, aimed to explore the use of silicones and some plant-based pesticides in controlling the leafhopper insect.

The study demonstrated that the use of nano-silicon reduced the insect population density. It also showed that the pesticide Oxymatrine was highly effective in reducing insect numbers, making it a safe alternative to chemical pesticides for controlling the insect.

The study further indicated that yellow traps, positioned at a height of 50 cm, are more attractive to the leafhopper insect and can be used in integrated pest management programs.

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