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Ladysfinger (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) is an annual crop belongs to the family Malvaceae and one of the most important vegetable crops grown in various parts of tropical and sub-tropical areas of the globe.The crop is susceptible to various insect pests of which white fly (Bemisia tabaci Genn.) is found to cause heavy damage.It is very difficult to control the pest as the fruits are plucked at frequent interval and consumed after little cooking and there is every possibility to retain toxic residues in the fruits which cause health hazards.