Survey for incidence of insect pests of chilli in different villages of districts of Rewari and Gurugram

Abstract

The survey was carried in Kharif season, 2018-19 and 2019-20 to know the insect pest status of chilli crop in Rewari and Gurugram districts of Haryana at vegetative and fruiting stage. During the survey, the peak incidence of aphids, whitefly and mites was found in Mau village, while Ucha Majra village recorded highest population of thrips and fruit borer as compared to other villages of district Gurugram. Maximum population of thrips was recorded in village Panwar while minimum was found in village Jhabua in district Rewari. The mean number of aphids per plant was lowest in Khijuri and highest in Jhabua village. Maximum incidence of whitefly per plant was recorded from Subasheri village and minimum was found in Bawal village compared to others.