Indian Journal of Entomology

With the major pests such as shoot and fruit borer, Earias vittella (Lepidoptera: Noctuoidea), whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) are causing qualitative and quantitative loss to okra. In this study along with this two other important pests like leafhopper, Amrasca bigutulla bigutulla and aphids, Aphis gossypii were also studied. For controlling pests sustainable approach is required which causes less environmental hazard and economically affordable to farmers. The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) module based upon integration of resistant cultivars, cultural, mechanical and physical methods, natural enemies, biopesticides and pesticides to suppress pest population is the best solution.