Lethal toxicity studies of chemical and botonical pesticides against vector musca domestica (linnaeus, 1758) (diptera: muscidae)

S Toxicity studies were carried out against the vector Musca domestica by using chemical pesticides (Monocrotophos, Endosulphan and Diclorvos) and botanical pesticide (Neem oil). The maximum mortality was observed in Monocrotophos followed by Endosulphan, Neem oil and Diclorvos with respective LC50 values 0.56, 0.57, 0.89, 1.15 and 1.38 for 24 hour exposure period. The present study revealed that the Neem oil also showed toxic effect against M. domestica. Hence it may be used for the control of M.domestica.