author(s)
Prithiv Raj V, Abu Manzar, M Jamal Ahmad, Imtiyaz T Nazki, Zahoor Ahmad Bhat, Imran Khan, Mudasir Magray and Qurat-ul-Ain

abstract
Studies were conducted on management of major sucking pests viz., thrips, aphids and mites on carnation during the year 2017-2018 at Floricultural experimental block, SKUAST-K, Srinagar. Bio-efficacy of entomopathogen, insect growth regulator, botanical and newer molecule of insecticides against thrips (Thrips florum) showed Acetamiprid 20% SP + Nimbecidine 0.03% as most effective in reducing thrips population up to 86.92% and 87.66% in leaves and flowers respectively followed by Fipronil 5% SC (83.02 and 83.80).For aphids (Rhopalosiphum maidis) also similar treatment gave best result followed by Acephate 75% SP + Nimbecidine 0.03%.Although Propargite 57% EC proved least effective against thrips and aphids both on leaves and flowers but ranked best with respect to mites, Tetranychus urticae (85.92% and 81.13%) in leaves and flowers respectively. Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) was highest in Acetamiprid 20% SP + Nimbecidine 0.03% (1:1.88).