Studies on Seasonal Activity of some Agro-Forestry Insect Pests by Light Trap

Abstract

Seasonal activity and abundance of insect pest species (15 Insect species) i.e. defoliators, borers and sap suckers of agro-forestry importance were studied for two years during 1983 to 1985. Variation in adult population during different months, peak period of activity, infestation, fluctuation in population level on the basis of light trap catches were recorded. The meteorological data of the study area (KV AK, Jabalpur) was maintained. Light trap device was found helpful predictng the active insect species in study area, the infestation time and level. The technique is found effective in forest pest management having no adverse effect on environment.