Seasonal incidence of pod borer complex on blackgram, Vigna mungo (L.).

Pod borers activities commenced from 35–40 days after sowing. the peak incidence of Helicoverpa armigera was recorded during 3rd week of October, while Maruca testulalis and Cydia ptychora showed peak during 4th of October. All pod borers have showed significant positive correlation with maximum temperature and were found negatively correlated with minimum temperature.