Survival of lac insects (Kerria lacca Kerr.) on Cajanus cajan (L) Millsp

Growth and health of plants depends on the health substrate or soil, while growth and survival of phytophagous insects depends on the health of its host plants. Similarly, growth and survival of phloem feeders, including Lac insects (Kerria lacca) depends on the quality and quantity of phloem sap access to it. K lacca produce natural resin which is a cash crop and commodity of export.