SEASONAL OCCURRENCE OF MAJOR SUCKING INSECT-PESTS AND THEIR NATURAL ENEMIES ON OKRA (ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS L. MOENCH) DURING SUMMER

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Fanendra Kumar¹, G.P. Painkra²*, K.L. Painkra³ and P.K. Bhagat³

¹Department of Entomology, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur,,Raj Mohini

Devi College of Agriculture and Research Station, Ambikapur (C.G.) India

²Department of Entomology,Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, College of

Agriculture and Research Station, Shankargarh, Distt- Balrampur -Ramanujganj (C.G.) India

³Department of Entomology, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur,Raj Mohini Devi College of Agriculture and Research Station, Ambikapur (C.G.) India

Email: fanendrasahu2000@gmail.com

Received-14.01.2026, Revised-06.02.2026, Accepted-24.02.2026

Abstract: The present study was investigated the seasonal occurrence of major sucking insect- pests of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) and their natural enemies during the summer. Field observations were recorded from seedling stage to crop maturity on leafhopper, whitefly, and aphid populations, along with associated natural enemies, and were correlated with weather parameters. Pest populations appeared soon after crop establishment and peaked during the mid-season, with leafhopper being the most predominant pest. Natural enemy activity closely followed pest population trends, while temperature and relative humidity significantly influenced population fluctuations. The findings highlight the importance of understanding seasonal pest dynamics for developing effective and eco-friendly Integrated Pest Management strategies.

Keywords: Aphid, Coccinellids, Leafhopper, Okra, Whitefly

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