Population Dynamics of Shoot and Fruit Borer Earias vitella of Okra, Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench during Kharif 2016

The present investigation entitles “Population dynamics shoot and fruit borer Earias vitella of okra, Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench during kharif 2016.’’ cultivar komal conducted during August, to November, 2016 at field of Entomology SHUATS Allahabad. The occurrence of shoot and fruit borer (Earias vittella) in 2016 kharif season was commenced from 36th standard week with an average 2.758 % infestation. The shoot and fruit borer population increased and gradually reached peak level of 43.917% infestation at 43rd standard week. It was found that population of shoot and fruit borer increased with increasing maximum temperature and positively correlated with maximum temperature.