Department of Sericulture, Sri Siddhartha First Grade College, Tumkur - 572 105, Karnataka, India
*Corresponding author's: E-mail: srinivasahemalatha@yahoo.co.in
1Department of Studies in Sericulture, Bangalore University, Bangalore, 560 056, Karnataka, India
A field investigation on the seasonal incidence and population dynamics of frequently occurring leaf eating pests of mulberry viz., leaf roller, Bihar hairy caterpillar and wingless grasshopper was undertaken in Tumkur district (Karnataka) for two consecutive years. Severe to moderate infestation was recorded in rainy and winter seasons, while mild infestation was recorded in summer due to these pests.
