Entomology Division - Research and Publications
| Title/ Program | Objective | Expected Outcome |
| Mass rearing programme for the papaya Mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus. | ||
| Management of Guava Root Knot Nematode | ||
| Testing of New Nematicides for the management of Root Knot Nematodes on vegetables. | ||
| Identification of antagonistic bacteria for the management of Root Knot Nematode Meloidogyne spp | ||
| Screening of Tomato varieties recommended by Department of Agriculture and the parental lines in the pipe line of tomato breeding programme for Meloidogyne spp. | ||
| Development of monitoring procedures for the major pests of tomato and other insect pests of vegetables. | ||
| Identification and development of major parasitoids of scale insects and development of mass rearing technique for scales and their prominent parasitoids under laboratory conditions. | ||
| Identification of safer/non chemical insect pest management technologies, especially for cabbage caterpillar complex, Okra pod borer and tomato pod borers. | ||
| Screening of safer molecules of pesticides for major pests of vegetables. | ||
| Development of biological based Technologies for the management of Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda |
- B.Bhosale, K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha, N.R.Patinge, D.R.Kadam. (2009). Comparative Efficacy of Microbial Insecticides with New Insecticide Molecule E2Y45 against POD Borer Complex of Pigeonpea. Department of Entomology, Marathwada Agriculture University,Parbhani.
- H.M.R.K.Ekanayake, JP.I.S.Jayalath, K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha. (2000). Effect of meloidigyne incognita on plant growth,Absorption and translocation of nutrients and water in tomato plants. Annals symposium of the Department of agriculture sri lanka, 93-100.
- H.M.R.K.Ekanayake,K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha,M.M.Nugaliyadda. (2003). Integrated Management of Meloidogyne Species in Vegetable Fields in the Mid Country wet Zone of Sri Lanka. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 77-83.
- I.K.Warshamana, D.B.Jayalatharachchi, P.R.A.Wijesinghe, G.T.S.Perera, T.N.P.Fernando, W.R.U.Weerasinghe, S.P.S.K.Senadeera, S.D.K.Priyadarshani, R.A.P.Ranaweera, R.G.R.Kumari, P.Ranaweera, S.S.Weligamage, L.Nugaliyadde, R.Cooke. (2018). Fumigation Standards for ECO2FUME Phosphine fumigant for the Control of Quarantine Pests of Rice, Pineapple and Bitter Gourd. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture.
- J.P.Marasinghe, S.MAdugalle, K.M.P.Rangana, P.H.Ranaweera. (2017). Bio Efficacy of Etofenprox Against Brinjal Shoot and Pod Borer, Leucnodes orbonalis Guenee (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 284-288.
- K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha, A.L.Sandika, A.G.C.Babu, H.A.S.N.Hettiarachchi, K.Pushpanjali, P.D.Abeythilakarathna, M.M.Nugaliyadde. (2016). Farmers’ Knowledge and Attitudes on Pesticide Usage in Vegetable Cultivation in Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension .
- K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha, A.L.Sandika, A.G.C.Babu, H.A.S.N.Hettiarachchi, K.Pushpanjali, P.D.Abeytilakeratna, M.M.Nugaliyadde. (2016). Farmers’ Knowledge and Attitudes on Pesticide Usage in Vegetable Cultivation in Sri Lanka. Tropical Agriculture Research and Extension.
- K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha, B.B.Bhosale,D.R.Kadam, N.R.Patinge. (2009). Comparison of new insecticide molecule, E2Y45 withMicrobial agents and other insecticides on parasitoids and predators and its Phytotoxicity to Pigeonpea. Department of Entomology,Marathwada Agriculture University, Parbhani.
- K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha, H.D.C.M>Jayasiri, H.A.L.H.K.Herath, M.M.Nugaliyadde, M.L.M.C.Dissanayake, Devika M.De Costa. (2018). Antagonistic Effect of Eight Sri Lankan Isolates of Pseudomonas Fluorescens on , Meloidogyne incognita in Tomato, Lycopersicon Esculentum. International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology(IJEAB).
- K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha, H.M.R.K.Ekanayake,G.P.Chandrani. (2002). Agro-industrial by-prodcuts for mass culturing of trichoderma koningii, There effect on Meloidogyne incognita and the growth of tomato lycopersicon esculentum. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 159-165.
- K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha, M.M.Nugaliyadde, A.P.Rathnakumara. (2005). Flight Activity of Liriomyza Huidobrensis(Diptera : Agromyzidae) in Potato Fields in the Upcountry Wet Zone of Sri Lanka. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 363-368.
- K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha,B.B.Bhosle,N.R.Patange,N.K.Bhute. (2008). Rynaxupyr, A new insecticide for Managing POD Borer Complex in Pigeonpea. Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, Marathwada Agriculture University, Parrbhani, Maharashtra.
- K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha,H.M.R.K.Ekanayake. (2000). Agricultural by Products as Potential Soil Amendments to Manage Meloidigyne spp. on Tomato (Lycopersicom esculentum). Annual Symposium of the Department of Agriculture, 215-222.
- K.M.D.W.P.Nishnatha, J.M.R.S.Bandara. (2003). Some Indigenous Pest Management Techniques in Traditional Farming Systems of Sri Lanka.
- L.D.Galanihe, K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha, M.K.S.Anuruddha, A.Mannakkara. (2015). Host Plant Preference by the Papaya Mealy Bug, Paracoccus Marginatus (Hemiptera:Pseudococcidae) on Selected Host Plants under Laboratory Condition. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 101-105.
- L.D.Galanihe, R.M.M.S.Ranathunga, S.P.Rajapaksha, N.Samarasinghe, P.H.Ranaweera. (2015). Current Status of Papaya Mealy Bug, Paracoccus Marginatus (Hemiptera:Pseudococcidae) Parasitism by Acerophagus Papayae in Selected Areas of Sri Lanka. Annalas of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 187-190.
- L.G.S.Kumari, K.A.N.P.Bandara, K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha. (2017). Identification of Pests and Diseases of Curry Leaf Plant, Murraya Koigii (Rutaceae). Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture , 146-162.
- M.A.G.C.N.Premarathne, K.G.D.C.Dissanayaka, K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha, K.S.Hemachnadra, W.H.Jayasinghe. (2017). Fecundity and Oviposition Behavior of Acerophagus Papayae(Hymenoptera:Encyrtidae): A Parasitoid of Papaya Mealybug (Paracoccus Marginatus) (Hemiptera:Pseudococcidae). Annals of Sri Lanaka Department of Agriculture, 168-175.
- M.M.Nugaliyadde, K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha. (2008). Effect of Storage Conditions on Moisture Loss from Two Potato Varieties. International Potato Symposium, 131-134.
- M.M.M.Nugaliyadde, K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha, S.Karunasena, J.De Silva, M.M.Padmawasana. (2002). Potential Sources of Streptomyes scabies, The Cause of Potato Scab, in Polytunnels. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 307-311.
- M.M.Nugaliyadde, N.P.Haritha Nimalananda, P.Nishantha, H.D.A.S.Piyasena, K.G.C.S.Ariyadasa. (2011). Root Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne spp) Damage on Guava (Psidium Guajava) in Sri Lanka. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 223-224.
- N.P.S.De Silva, H.M.R.K.Ekanayake, K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha. (2001). Effect of trichoderma Isolates on Egg hatchability of meloidogyne incognita. annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture , 225-230.
- P.H.Ranaweera, L.D.Galaniha, M.Ranathunga, K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha, M.Siriwardhana, L.Nugaliyadde. (2016). Effect of Natural and Artificial Dies on the Life History Parameters of Melon-Fruit Fly, Bactrocera Cucurbitae (Diptera:Tephritidae). Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 40-42.
- P.H.Ranaweera, L.D.Galaniha, M.Ranathunga, K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha, M.Siriwardhana, L.Nugaliyadde. (2016). Effect of Natural and Artificial Diets on the Life Hostory Parameters of Melon-Fruit Fly, Bactrocera Cucurbitae (Diptera:Tephritidae). Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 40-42.
- P.H.Ranaweera, M.Ranathunga, L.Nugaliyadde, K.S.HEmachandra, M.Rajapakshe, H.R.U.T.Erabadupitiya, L.K.Wijesekara, E.M.R.D.Edirisinghe. (2017). Abundance and Species Richness of Frui Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Major Cucurbit Growing Areas in Anuradhapura, Kurunegala and KAndy District in Sri Lanka and Farmers’ Perception on Recommended Management Methods. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 98-112.
- P.H.Ranaweera, S.Rathnamalala, S.Nanayakkara, M.Ranathunga, D.Galanihe. (2018). Biology and Management of HArpedona Marginata Distant (Hemiptera:Miridae) : A pest of Dioscorea Species in Sri Lanka. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture.
- Pamoda B Ratnaweera, J.M.Nisansala, M.Jayasundara, H.H.M.Suseema D Herath, David E Williams, Sasini U Rajapaksha, K.M.D.W.Nishantha, E Dilip De Silva, Raymond J Andersen. (2019). Antifeedant , Contact Toxicity and Oviposition deterrent effect of Phyllostine Acetate and Phyllostine Isolated from the Endophytic Fungus Diaporthe Miriciae Against Plutella Xylostella Larvae. Society of Chemical Industry.
- Pamoda Bhasini Ratnaweera, E Dilip de Silva, K.M.D.W.Prabath Nishantha. (2017). Feeding Deterrence and Larvicidal Activities of endophytic fungi Isolated from Fimbristylis Miliacea. 37th Annual Session Conserving Biodiversity Through Understanding Relationships, The Insitute of Biology Sri Lanka.
- R.W.G.R.Kaushalya, G.Chandrasena, K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha. (2011). Distinguishing Larval Instars of the Vegetable Leaf-Miner Liriomyza huidobrensis (Diptera:Agromyzidae). The Research Symposium of Uwa Wellassa University.
- DHerath, P.B.Ratnaweera,K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha,E.D.de Silva. (2017). Antifeedant and Larvicidal Activities of Endophytic Fungi Isolated from Cyperus Rotundus. The International Research Symposium,Uva Wellassa University.
- S.D Herath, P.B.Ratnaweera,K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha,E.D.de Silva. (2017). Antifeedant and Larvicidal Activities of Endophytic Fungi Isolated from Cyperus Rotundus. The International Research Symposium,Uva Wellassa University.
- T.K.A.I.Hadji, K.P.Somachandra, S.S.Weligamage, K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha, N.S.Senanayake, K.M.D.Kularathne, H.G.C.W.Gamage, A.Dharmasena, J.P.Marasinghe, S.D.K.Priyadarshana. (2019). Evaluation of Management Strategies of Tuta Absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in Tomato. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture.
- V.V.G.A.U.Samarasinghe, K.M.D.W.Prabath Nishantha, J.W.Damunupola, N.C.Bandara, D.A.S.Wijesundara, B.M.R.Bandara. (n.d.). Pesticidal Properties of Some Invasive Plants. Asian Symposium on Medicinal Plants Spices and Other Natural Products XVI.
- G.A.U.Samarasinghe, K.M.D.W.Prabath Nishantha, N.C.Bandara, J.W.Damunupola, D.S.A.Wijesundara, B.M.R.Bandara. (2019). Insecticidal Activity of Seven Invasive Alien Plants Against Aphids(MMyzus Persicae). The Posgratuate Institute of Science Research Congress,Sri Lanka.
- B.M.Rathnayake Bandara, W.R.Wimalasiri, K.A.N.Premaratne Bandara. (1987). Isolation and ?Insecticidal Activity of (-) – Hardwickiic Acid from Croton aromaticus. Plant Media, Journal of Medicinal Plant Research, 509-582.
- H.M.R.K.Ekanayake, W.W.M.S.N.Wekadapola, K.A.N.P.Bandara. (2002). Studies on fruit fly infestation in Banana Cultivars in Sri Lanka. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 269-274.
- K.A.N.P.Bandara , D.K.H.W.P.W.R. Seneviratna. (1993). Effect of Wild Ginger , Zingiber Purpureum Roscoe. on Cowpea Seed Bruchid , Callosobruchus Maculatus (F.) in Stored Cowpea. Tropical Agriculturist.
- K.A.N.P.Bandara, C.Kudagamage, D.P.Senadeera, G.S.Prathapasignha. (2006). Development of an Effective Integrated pest Management System for Melon fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae Infesting Commercial Cultivation of Gherkin, Cucumis sativus. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 11-18.
- K.A.N.P.Bandara, R.C.Saxena. (1994). A technique for handling and sexing callosobruchus maculatus (F.) Adults (Coleoptera: Bruchidae). Central Agriculture Research Institute.
- K.A.N.P.Bandara, V.Kumara. (2000). Insecticidal Properties of Microcos paniculata L. (TILIACEAE) Against the Larvae of Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Yponomeutidae). Annaual Symposium of the Department of Agriculture, Sri Lanka, 27-34.
- K.A.Nimal P. Bandara, Vijaya Kumar, Ramesh C. Saxena, Puthenveetil K. Ramdas. (2005). Bruchid ( Coleoptera: Bruchidae) Ovicidal Phenylbutanoid from Zingiber Purpureum. Entomological society of America, 1163-1169.
- L.G.S.Kumari, K.A.N.P.Bandara, K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha. (2017). Identification of Pests and Diseases of Curry leaf Plant, Murraya Koigii (RUTACEAE). Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 146-162.
- A.A.C.K.Adhikari, P.A.Paranagama, K.P.Abeywickrama , K.A.N.Premarathne Bandara. (2002). Behavioural Studies of Cowpea Seed Bruchid, Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) Against Volatile Leaf Extracts of Lemongrass, Neem and Curry Leaf. Tropical Agriculture Research, 138-147.
- B.M.R.Bandara, C.M.Hewage , D.H.L.W.Jayamanne, V.Karunaratne, N.K.B.Adikaram, K.A.N.P.Bandara, M.R.M. Pinto , D.S.A.Wijesundara. (1990). Biological Activity of some Steam Distillates from Leaves of Ten Species of Rutaceous Plants. J.Natn.Sci.Coun.Sri Lanka, 71-77.
- B.M.Ratnayake Bandara, W.R.Wimalasiri, Wasantha A. Wickremasinghe, K.A.N.Premarathne Bandara. (1990). Cyperenoic ACID and (-) – Hardwickiic ACID from the Chloroform Extract of the Roots of Croton Aromaticus : Isolation and Insecticidal Properties. J.Natn.Sci.Coun.Sri Lanka, 119-126.
- C.M.Hewage , K.A.N.P.Bandara, V.Karunarathne, B.M.R.Bandara, D.S.A.Wijesundara. (1997). Insecticidal Activity of some Medicinal Plants of Sri Lanka. J.Natn.Sci.Coun. Sri Lanka, 141-150.
- K.A.N.P.Bandara, V.Kumar, V.Ninkovic, E.Ahmed, J.Pettersson, R.Glinwood. (2009). Can Leek Interfere with Bean plant-Bean Fly Interaction? Test of Ecological PEst Management in Mixed Cropping. Econ.Emtomol, 999-1008.
- Priyani Paranagama, Chandika Adhikari, Krishanthi Abeywickrama, Premarathne Bandara. (2003). Deterrent effects of some Sri Lankan essential oils on oviposition and progeny production of the cowpea bruchid, Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) ( Coleoptera ; Bruchidae). Food Agriculture & Environment, 254-257.
- Robert Glinwood, Mike Birkett, N.Savitri Kumar, Premarathne Bandara, Velemir Ninkovic, Jan Pettersson. (2008). sustainable plants protection for increased food security in a changing climate.
- B.Bhosale, K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha, N.R.Patinge, D.R.Kadam. (2009). Comparative Efficacy of Microbial Insecticides with New Insecticide Molecule E2Y45 against POD Borer Complex of Pigeonpea. Department of Entomology, Marathwada Agriculture University,Parbhani.
- H.M.R.K.Ekanayake, JP.I.S.Jayalath, K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha. (2000). Effect of meloidigyne incognita on plant growth,Absorption and translocation of nutrients and water in tomato plants. Annals symposium of the Department of agriculture sri lanka, 93-100.
- H.M.R.K.Ekanayake,K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha,M.M.Nugaliyadda. (2003). Integrated Management of Meloidogyne Species in Vegetable Fields in the Mid Country wet Zone of Sri Lanka. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 77-83.
- I.K.Warshamana, D.B.Jayalatharachchi, P.R.A.Wijesinghe, G.T.S.Perera, T.N.P.Fernando, W.R.U.Weerasinghe, S.P.S.K.Senadeera, S.D.K.Priyadarshani, R.A.P.Ranaweera, R.G.R.Kumari, P.Ranaweera, S.S.Weligamage, L.Nugaliyadde, R.Cooke. (2018). Fumigation Standards for ECO2FUME Phosphine fumigant for the Control of Quarantine Pests of Rice, Pineapple and Bitter Gourd. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture.
- J.P.Marasinghe, S.MAdugalle, K.M.P.Rangana, P.H.Ranaweera. (2017). Bio Efficacy of Etofenprox Against Brinjal Shoot and Pod Borer, Leucnodes orbonalis Guenee (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 284-288.
- K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha, A.L.Sandika, A.G.C.Babu, H.A.S.N.Hettiarachchi, K.Pushpanjali, P.D.Abeythilakarathna, M.M.Nugaliyadde. (2016). Farmers’ Knowledge and Attitudes on Pesticide Usage in Vegetable Cultivation in Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension .
- K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha, A.L.Sandika, A.G.C.Babu, H.A.S.N.Hettiarachchi, K.Pushpanjali, P.D.Abeytilakeratna, M.M.Nugaliyadde. (2016). Farmers’ Knowledge and Attitudes on Pesticide Usage in Vegetable Cultivation in Sri Lanka. Tropical Agriculture Research and Extension.
- K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha, B.B.Bhosale,D.R.Kadam, N.R.Patinge. (2009). Comparison of new insecticide molecule, E2Y45 withMicrobial agents and other insecticides on parasitoids and predators and its Phytotoxicity to Pigeonpea. Department of Entomology,Marathwada Agriculture University, Parbhani.
- K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha, H.D.C.M>Jayasiri, H.A.L.H.K.Herath, M.M.Nugaliyadde, M.L.M.C.Dissanayake, Devika M.De Costa. (2018). Antagonistic Effect of Eight Sri Lankan Isolates of Pseudomonas Fluorescens on , Meloidogyne incognita in Tomato, Lycopersicon Esculentum. International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology(IJEAB).
- K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha, H.M.R.K.Ekanayake,G.P.Chandrani. (2002). Agro-industrial by-prodcuts for mass culturing of trichoderma koningii, There effect on Meloidogyne incognita and the growth of tomato lycopersicon esculentum. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 159-165.
- K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha, M.M.Nugaliyadde, A.P.Rathnakumara. (2005). Flight Activity of Liriomyza Huidobrensis(Diptera : Agromyzidae) in Potato Fields in the Upcountry Wet Zone of Sri Lanka. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 363-368.
- K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha,B.B.Bhosle,N.R.Patange,N.K.Bhute. (2008). Rynaxupyr, A new insecticide for Managing POD Borer Complex in Pigeonpea. Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, Marathwada Agriculture University, Parrbhani, Maharashtra.
- K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha,H.M.R.K.Ekanayake. (2000). Agricultural by Products as Potential Soil Amendments to Manage Meloidigyne spp. on Tomato (Lycopersicom esculentum). Annual Symposium of the Department of Agriculture, 215-222.
- K.M.D.W.P.Nishnatha, J.M.R.S.Bandara. (2003). Some Indigenous Pest Management Techniques in Traditional Farming Systems of Sri Lanka.
- L.D.Galanihe, K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha, M.K.S.Anuruddha, A.Mannakkara. (2015). Host Plant Preference by the Papaya Mealy Bug, Paracoccus Marginatus (Hemiptera:Pseudococcidae) on Selected Host Plants under Laboratory Condition. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 101-105.
- L.D.Galanihe, R.M.M.S.Ranathunga, S.P.Rajapaksha, N.Samarasinghe, P.H.Ranaweera. (2015). Current Status of Papaya Mealy Bug, Paracoccus Marginatus (Hemiptera:Pseudococcidae) Parasitism by Acerophagus Papayae in Selected Areas of Sri Lanka. Annalas of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 187-190.
- L.G.S.Kumari, K.A.N.P.Bandara, K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha. (2017). Identification of Pests and Diseases of Curry Leaf Plant, Murraya Koigii (Rutaceae). Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture , 146-162.
- M.A.G.C.N.Premarathne, K.G.D.C.Dissanayaka, K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha, K.S.Hemachnadra, W.H.Jayasinghe. (2017). Fecundity and Oviposition Behavior of Acerophagus Papayae(Hymenoptera:Encyrtidae): A Parasitoid of Papaya Mealybug (Paracoccus Marginatus) (Hemiptera:Pseudococcidae). Annals of Sri Lanaka Department of Agriculture, 168-175.
- M.M.Nugaliyadde, K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha. (2008). Effect of Storage Conditions on Moisture Loss from Two Potato Varieties. International Potato Symposium, 131-134.
- M.M.M.Nugaliyadde, K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha, S.Karunasena, J.De Silva, M.M.Padmawasana. (2002). Potential Sources of Streptomyes scabies, The Cause of Potato Scab, in Polytunnels. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 307-311.
- M.M.Nugaliyadde, N.P.Haritha Nimalananda, P.Nishantha, H.D.A.S.Piyasena, K.G.C.S.Ariyadasa. (2011). Root Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne spp) Damage on Guava (Psidium Guajava) in Sri Lanka. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 223-224.
- N.P.S.De Silva, H.M.R.K.Ekanayake, K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha. (2001). Effect of trichoderma Isolates on Egg hatchability of meloidogyne incognita. annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture , 225-230.
- P.H.Ranaweera, L.D.Galaniha, M.Ranathunga, K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha, M.Siriwardhana, L.Nugaliyadde. (2016). Effect of Natural and Artificial Dies on the Life History Parameters of Melon-Fruit Fly, Bactrocera Cucurbitae (Diptera:Tephritidae). Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 40-42.
- P.H.Ranaweera, L.D.Galaniha, M.Ranathunga, K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha, M.Siriwardhana, L.Nugaliyadde. (2016). Effect of Natural and Artificial Diets on the Life Hostory Parameters of Melon-Fruit Fly, Bactrocera Cucurbitae (Diptera:Tephritidae). Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 40-42.
- P.H.Ranaweera, M.Ranathunga, L.Nugaliyadde, K.S.HEmachandra, M.Rajapakshe, H.R.U.T.Erabadupitiya, L.K.Wijesekara, E.M.R.D.Edirisinghe. (2017). Abundance and Species Richness of Frui Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Major Cucurbit Growing Areas in Anuradhapura, Kurunegala and KAndy District in Sri Lanka and Farmers’ Perception on Recommended Management Methods. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 98-112.
- P.H.Ranaweera, S.Rathnamalala, S.Nanayakkara, M.Ranathunga, D.Galanihe. (2018). Biology and Management of HArpedona Marginata Distant (Hemiptera:Miridae) : A pest of Dioscorea Species in Sri Lanka. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture.
- Pamoda B Ratnaweera, J.M.Nisansala, M.Jayasundara, H.H.M.Suseema D Herath, David E Williams, Sasini U Rajapaksha, K.M.D.W.Nishantha, E Dilip De Silva, Raymond J Andersen. (2019). Antifeedant , Contact Toxicity and Oviposition deterrent effect of Phyllostine Acetate and Phyllostine Isolated from the Endophytic Fungus Diaporthe Miriciae Against Plutella Xylostella Larvae. Society of Chemical Industry.
- Pamoda Bhasini Ratnaweera, E Dilip de Silva, K.M.D.W.Prabath Nishantha. (2017). Feeding Deterrence and Larvicidal Activities of endophytic fungi Isolated from Fimbristylis Miliacea. 37th Annual Session Conserving Biodiversity Through Understanding Relationships, The Insitute of Biology Sri Lanka.
- R.W.G.R.Kaushalya, G.Chandrasena, K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha. (2011). Distinguishing Larval Instars of the Vegetable Leaf-Miner Liriomyza huidobrensis (Diptera:Agromyzidae). The Research Symposium of Uwa Wellassa University.
- DHerath, P.B.Ratnaweera,K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha,E.D.de Silva. (2017). Antifeedant and Larvicidal Activities of Endophytic Fungi Isolated from Cyperus Rotundus. The International Research Symposium,Uva Wellassa University.
- S.D Herath, P.B.Ratnaweera,K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha,E.D.de Silva. (2017). Antifeedant and Larvicidal Activities of Endophytic Fungi Isolated from Cyperus Rotundus. The International Research Symposium,Uva Wellassa University.
- T.K.A.I.Hadji, K.P.Somachandra, S.S.Weligamage, K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha, N.S.Senanayake, K.M.D.Kularathne, H.G.C.W.Gamage, A.Dharmasena, J.P.Marasinghe, S.D.K.Priyadarshana. (2019). Evaluation of Management Strategies of Tuta Absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in Tomato. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture.
- V.V.G.A.U.Samarasinghe, K.M.D.W.Prabath Nishantha, J.W.Damunupola, N.C.Bandara, D.A.S.Wijesundara, B.M.R.Bandara. (n.d.). Pesticidal Properties of Some Invasive Plants. Asian Symposium on Medicinal Plants Spices and Other Natural Products XVI.
- G.A.U.Samarasinghe, K.M.D.W.Prabath Nishantha, N.C.Bandara, J.W.Damunupola, D.S.A.Wijesundara, B.M.R.Bandara. (2019). Insecticidal Activity of Seven Invasive Alien Plants Against Aphids(MMyzus Persicae). The Posgratuate Institute of Science Research Congress,Sri Lanka.
- B.M.Rathnayake Bandara, W.R.Wimalasiri, K.A.N.Premaratne Bandara. (1987). Isolation and ?Insecticidal Activity of (-) – Hardwickiic Acid from Croton aromaticus. Plant Media, Journal of Medicinal Plant Research, 509-582.
- H.M.R.K.Ekanayake, W.W.M.S.N.Wekadapola, K.A.N.P.Bandara. (2002). Studies on fruit fly infestation in Banana Cultivars in Sri Lanka. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 269-274.
- K.A.N.P.Bandara , D.K.H.W.P.W.R. Seneviratna. (1993). Effect of Wild Ginger , Zingiber Purpureum Roscoe. on Cowpea Seed Bruchid , Callosobruchus Maculatus (F.) in Stored Cowpea. Tropical Agriculturist.
- K.A.N.P.Bandara, C.Kudagamage, D.P.Senadeera, G.S.Prathapasignha. (2006). Development of an Effective Integrated pest Management System for Melon fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae Infesting Commercial Cultivation of Gherkin, Cucumis sativus. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 11-18.
- K.A.N.P.Bandara, R.C.Saxena. (1994). A technique for handling and sexing callosobruchus maculatus (F.) Adults (Coleoptera: Bruchidae). Central Agriculture Research Institute.
- K.A.N.P.Bandara, V.Kumara. (2000). Insecticidal Properties of Microcos paniculata L. (TILIACEAE) Against the Larvae of Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Yponomeutidae). Annaual Symposium of the Department of Agriculture, Sri Lanka, 27-34.
- K.A.Nimal P. Bandara, Vijaya Kumar, Ramesh C. Saxena, Puthenveetil K. Ramdas. (2005). Bruchid ( Coleoptera: Bruchidae) Ovicidal Phenylbutanoid from Zingiber Purpureum. Entomological society of America, 1163-1169.
- L.G.S.Kumari, K.A.N.P.Bandara, K.M.D.W.P.Nishantha. (2017). Identification of Pests and Diseases of Curry leaf Plant, Murraya Koigii (RUTACEAE). Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 146-162.
- A.A.C.K.Adhikari, P.A.Paranagama, K.P.Abeywickrama , K.A.N.Premarathne Bandara. (2002). Behavioural Studies of Cowpea Seed Bruchid, Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) Against Volatile Leaf Extracts of Lemongrass, Neem and Curry Leaf. Tropical Agriculture Research, 138-147.
- B.M.R.Bandara, C.M.Hewage , D.H.L.W.Jayamanne, V.Karunaratne, N.K.B.Adikaram, K.A.N.P.Bandara, M.R.M. Pinto , D.S.A.Wijesundara. (1990). Biological Activity of some Steam Distillates from Leaves of Ten Species of Rutaceous Plants. J.Natn.Sci.Coun.Sri Lanka, 71-77.
- B.M.Ratnayake Bandara, W.R.Wimalasiri, Wasantha A. Wickremasinghe, K.A.N.Premarathne Bandara. (1990). Cyperenoic ACID and (-) – Hardwickiic ACID from the Chloroform Extract of the Roots of Croton Aromaticus : Isolation and Insecticidal Properties. J.Natn.Sci.Coun.Sri Lanka, 119-126.
- C.M.Hewage , K.A.N.P.Bandara, V.Karunarathne, B.M.R.Bandara, D.S.A.Wijesundara. (1997). Insecticidal Activity of some Medicinal Plants of Sri Lanka. J.Natn.Sci.Coun. Sri Lanka, 141-150.
- K.A.N.P.Bandara, V.Kumar, V.Ninkovic, E.Ahmed, J.Pettersson, R.Glinwood. (2009). Can Leek Interfere with Bean plant-Bean Fly Interaction? Test of Ecological PEst Management in Mixed Cropping. Econ.Emtomol, 999-1008.
- Priyani Paranagama, Chandika Adhikari, Krishanthi Abeywickrama, Premarathne Bandara. (2003). Deterrent effects of some Sri Lankan essential oils on oviposition and progeny production of the cowpea bruchid, Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) ( Coleoptera ; Bruchidae). Food Agriculture & Environment, 254-257.
- Robert Glinwood, Mike Birkett, N.Savitri Kumar, Premarathne Bandara, Velemir Ninkovic, Jan Pettersson. (2008). sustainable plants protection for increased food security in a changing climate.
1.Galanihe,L.D., M.Ranathunga, S.P.Rajaapakshe, N.Samarasinghe, P.H. Ranaweera.2015.Current status of Papaya mealy bug, Paracoccus marginatus(Hemiptera:Pseudococcidae) parasitism by Acerophagus papaya in selected areas of Sri lanka. Annals of Sri lanka Department of Agriculture. 17:187:190.
2.Ranaweera,P.H., L.D.,Galanihe, M. Ranathunga, K.M.D.W.P. Nishantha, M.Siriwardana, L.Nugaliyaddde.2016.Effect of natural and Artificial diets on the life history parameters of melon fruit fly, Bactrocera cucurbitae(Diptera:Tephritidae), Annals of Sri lanka Department of Agriculture. 18:40:42.
3.Ranaweera,P.H., M.Ranathunga, L.Nugaliyaddde, K.S.hemachandra, M.Rajapaksha, H.U.R.T. Erabadupitiya, L.K. Wijesekara, E.M.R,D.Edirisinghe.2017.Abundance and species richness of fruit flies(Diptera:Tephritidae) in major cucurbit growing areas in Anuradhapura, Kurunegala and Kandy districts in Sri Lanka and farmer’s perception on recommended management methods. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture. 19:98-112
4. P.H. Ranaweera, M.I. Siriwardana, L. Mohottige, D.M.I.C.B. Dissanayaka, S. Weligamage, K.M.D.W.P. Nishantha , N. Samarasinghe, G.G.N.S. Galkotuwa , B. Randunuge. (2023). The First Report of Cassava Lace Bug; Vatiga illudens (Drake) (Hemiptera: Tingidae) in Sri Lanka. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture.2023(25): p329.
5.Ranaweera PH, Hee, AKW (2022) Attraction of Oriental fruit fly to β-caryophyllene In: Third Joint Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology (ISCE)-Asia-Pacific Association of Chemical Ecologists (APACE), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 8-12, 2022, p 167.
6.Ranaweera PH, Hee, AKW (2022) Attraction of Oriental fruit fly to beta-caryophyllene In: 11th International Symposium on Fruit Flies of Economic Importance, Sydney, Australia, November 13-18, 2022, p 144.
7.D.M.I.J.Wijerathna, P.H.Ranaweera, R.N.N.Perera. (2019). Biology and Feeding Preferences of Spodoptera Frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) On Maize and Selected Vegetable Crops. The Journal of Agricultural Sciences – Sri Lanka 16, P126-134.
8. P.H.Ranaweera, S.Rathnamalala, S.Nanayakkara, M.Ranathunga, D.Galanihe. (2018). Biology and Management of Harpedona Marginata Distant (Hemiptera:Miridae) : A pest of Dioscorea Species in Sri Lanka. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture
9.Warshamana, I.K., D.B.Jayalatharachchi,P.R.A. Wijesinghe, G.T.S.Perera, T.N.P.Fernando, W.R.U. Weerasinghe, S.P.S.K. Senadeera, S.D.K. Priyadarshani, R.A.P. Ranaweera, R.G.R. Kumari, H.Ranaweera, S.S. Weligamage, L.Nugaliyadde , R.cooke.(2018).Fumigation standard for ECO2FUME phosphine fumigant for the Control of Quarantine Pests of Rice,Pineapple and Bittergourd. Annals of Sri lanka Department of Agriculture.20-27.
10.Ranaweera, P. H., Bandara, N., Pushpakumari, Sithanantham, S., & Prabakaran, M. (2022). Field Efficacy Confirmation of Best Blend Ratio Option for Lures Used for Fruit fly Trapping in Cucurbit Crops Ecosystems of Sri Lanka. HEXAPODA, 29(1&2), 31–34. Retrieved from https://hexapoda.in/index.php/hexapoda/article/view/26
11.Ranaweera, P. H., Bandara, K. A. N. P., Sithanantham, S., & Prabakaran, M. (2023). Field Efficacy Testing of Sex Pheromone Trapping with Alternative Trap Desing-Lure Options for Brinjal Shoot and Fruit Borer in Sri Lanka. Indian Journal of Entomology, 1-3.
12.Ranaweeera, P.H., Hee, A.K. Attractancy of a Sesquiterpene, β-caryophyllene to Males of the Oriental Fruit Fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae). J Chem Ecol (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-024-01480-3
13.Ranaweera, P.H., Siriwardana, M., Nayomi Lakmali,M.D.M, and Dissanayake, D.M.L.P (2024). Development of a Food Bait Trap to Suppress Female Melon Flies (Zeugodacus cucurbitae) (Diptera: Tephritiday) in Cucurbits in Sri Lanka. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 26: p119-131.
14.Ranaweeera, P.H., and Hee, A.K., (2024). Effect of β –caryophyllene Consumption on Mating Performance of Male Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae). in Sri Lanka. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, 26: 305
15.D.H. Dilrukshika, P.H. Ranaweera, K.S. Hemachandra and W.H. Jayasinghe, (2025). Exploring the potential of commercially available neem formulations against Zeugodacus cucurbitae (coquillett) (melon fly) under laboratory conditions. Proceedings of the 13th YSF Symposium, National Science and Technology Commission, p-251-256. ISBN: 978-955-8630-37-2.
16.Ranaweera, P.H., Siriwardana, M., Wijethilake, P.V.J.S., & Nayomi, M.D.M. (2025). Optimizing cue-lure and methyl eugenol blends for male attraction of Zeugodacus cucurbitae Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture.2025(27): p 1-12.
17. Ranaweera, P. H., Nayomi, M.D.M., Siriwardana, M., & Yallarawa, Y.S. M., &
Kannangara, J. (2025). Influence of rainfall and temperature on the population fluctuation of the cassava lace bug (Vatiga illudens) (Hemiptera: Tingidae) across different cassava varieties (Short communication). Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture.2025(27): p 390-393.
18.P.H. Ranaweera, P.M.A.S. Bandara, Y.S.M.A.I. Kumari. (2025). Advanced insect netting: Red netting as an effective thrips deterrent (research note). Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture.2025(27): p 405.
19.Hapukotuwa H.H.M.N.K., M.A.G.C.N Premarathna, M.S.K.K Perera, M.D.W.P Nishantha. (2023). Efficacy of the anti-termite barrier –TRITHOR to control Termites in pre-constructing buildings in Sri Lanka. Annals of the Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture, Vol.25: 296-299
20.Nishantha, K. M. D. W. P., Dissanayake, D. M. I. C. B., Kumari, S. W. G. A. N., & Malwenna, M. H. N. Y. (2025). Biological Control of Aphis gossypii (Hemiptera: Aphididae) Using the Parasitoid Aphidius ervi (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in Vegetable Cultivation Systems of Sri Lanka. Book of Abstracts, Green to Green International Conference, 83.
21.Nishantha, K.M.D.W.P., Malwenna, M.H.N.Y., Weerakoon, W.M.C., Attanayake, A.R., Kumari, S.W.G.A.N., Dissanayake, D.M.I.C.B. and Premarathne, M.A.G.C.N. (2025). Utilizing Locally Isolated Parasitiod, Encarsia Guadeloupe, (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae), for Biological Control of Coconut Whitefly, (Aleurodicus rugioperculatus), in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology.Vol-10, Issue-5; September-October.
22.Nishantha, K.M.D.W.P., Nugaliyadde, M. M., Costa, D.M. De., Nugaliyadde, L.,
23.Kumari1, S.W.G.A.N., Dissanayake1, D.M.I.C.B. and Malwenna, M.H.N.Y.(2025). Morphometric Taxonomy of Meloidogyne spp. Infesting Vegetable Crops in Sri Lanka via Female Perineal Pattern Analysis, International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology Vol-10, Issue-2; Mar-Apr.
Posters:
1.Nishantha,K.M.D.W.P.,Weerakoon,W.M.C.,Dissanayake,I.,Aththanayake,A.R., Premarathne,M.A.G.C.N.,Kumari,A.N.,Wijewardana,B.A.D.S.K. and Nawarathne, N.P.I.N. (2023). Recent Outbreaks of Whitefly in Coconut and Vegetables and its Sustainable Management through Locally Identified Parasitic Natural Enemies. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture (25) 335 pg.
2.Nishantha, K.M.D.W.P., Premasiri, D.S., Madugalla, M.A.S.R.K., Wijerathnayake, W.M.D.K. and Nugaliyadde, L (2024). Zone Specific Species Diversity of Fruit and Melon Flies in Sri Lanka: Feasibility Study for Identification of Pest Free Areas with Export Potential of Fruits. Annals of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture (26) 296 pg.
3.Nishantha, K. M. D. W. P., Dissanayake, D. M. I. C. B., Kumari, S. W. G. A. N., & Malwenna, M. H. N. Y. (2025). Biological Control of Aphis gossypii (Hemiptera: Aphididae) Using the Parasitoid Aphidius ervi (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in Vegetable Cultivation Systems of Sri Lanka. Book of Abstracts, Green to Green International Conference, 83.
News Paper Articles:
Nishantha, K.M.D.W.P. “Piti makuna mardanaya karana asaro card ekata nawa penumak”. Divaina,5 March 2022.
- Nishantha, K.M.D.W.P. “Vatapanu haniya pathireema bayanakai”. Divaina (e-paper), 1 June 2023.
- Nishantha, K.M.D.W.P. and Dissanayake, I. “Sudu massata 23 apalai”. Sadesa 15 January 2023.
Technical Notes/Leaflets:
1.Mohottige, L., Nawarathne,I.,Nisansala,A., Nishantha, K.M.D.W.P., Bandara,P. and Waligamage,S.S.“Biththara paraposhithaya magin sena dalabuwan paalanaya karamu”. Krushi Thankshana Thorathuru. DO Publication, No.01, January 2023.
2.Nishantha, K.M.D.W.P., Premarathne, A.G.C.N.,Dissanayake, I, Aththanayake, A.R. and Kumari,A.N. “Sudu massa Paalanayata Govi mithurek”. Krushi Thankshana Thorathuru. DO Publication, No.10, April 2023.
3.Weligamage, S.S.,Nishantha, K.M.D.W.P., Ranaweera, P and Dissanayake, I and Nishantha, K.M.D.W.P. “Seegrayen pathira yana maiyokka renda makuna haaniya haduna ganeema ha palanaya”.Krushi Thankshana Thorathuru.DO Publication, No.06, February 2023.