Vol. 12, Issue 3 (2023)

Author(s):
RB Hirekurubar, MH Tatagar, Suvarna Patil, Ramegowda GK, AI Sabarad, Mahantesha BN Naika, and AB Mastiholi

Abstract:
This experiment was carried out at Kittur Rani Channamma College of Horticulture (KRCCH), Arabhavi, UHS, Bagalkot, Karnataka, India, from January to December during 2021 and 2022. The study orchard comprised of nine years old AJG-85 and Konkan Bahadoli jamun varieties. Observations on sucking insect pests and bark eating caterpillar were recorded. Among the sucking pest, shield back bug was noticed throughout the year. Tea mosquito bug incidence prevailed from I fortnight of January to I fortnight of May and again it was observed from November I fortnight to December II fortnight in both varieties. Whitefly incidence was noticed from I fortnight of February to I fortnight of May and II fortnight of November to II fortnight of December in AJG-85 and where as in Konkan Bahadoli whitefly incidence was observed from I fortnight of January. The occurrence of bark eating caterpillar was observed throughout the year in both varieties.