Vol. 10, Special Issue 7 (2021)

Author(s):
Akshay Kumar, Umesh Chandra, Ram Veer, CPN Gautam, Sachin Yadav and Ankit

Abstract:
The present investigation entitled “Seasonal abundance of major insect pests and Integrated Pest Management of Brinjal Shoot and Fruit borer (Lucinodes orbonalis Guenee)” has been proposed to be carried out at Students’ instructional Form of A.N.D.U.A. & T., Kumarganj, Ayodhya (U.P.) Kharif season 2019 and 2020. The maximum shoot infestation 31.85 and 36.84 per cent was observed during 43^rd SW of Kharif 2019 and 2020. The maximum fruit infestation 34.26 and 38.24 per cent was recorded during 46^th SW of 2019 and 2020. Hadda beetle was highest incidence 16.69 and 19.96 grubs and adults/plant during 43^rd SW of Kharif 2019 and 2020. Whitefly was reached at the peak level of 20.56 and 27.34 whiteflies/3leaves on 40^th SW recorded during Kharif 2019 and 2020. The minimum population (3.46 and 38.46 aphids/3leaves) was recorded during 45^th SW of Kharif 2019 and 2020. Jassid population was reached at peak (19.12 and 2020 jassids/3leaves) during 39^th SW Kharif, 2019 and 2020.