Background: The investigation was performed under field conditions during the rabi season (October 2025 to January 2026) at the experimental farm of SRM College, Baburayanpettai, Tamil Nadu, to study the seasonal incidence of major sucking pests on Bhendi (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) and their correlation with prevailing weather parameters under coastal agro-climatic conditions. 
 
Methods: Weekly observations were recorded on Aphids (Aphis gossypii Glover), leafhoppers (Amrasca biguttula biguttula Ishida), Whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci Gennadius), Thrips (Thrips tabaci Lindeman) and Mealybugs (Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley) and the pest incidence was expressed as the number of insects per three leaves. Weather data, viz., maximum and minimum temperature, rainfall and relative humidity were correlated with pest incidence using Pearson&rsquo;s correlation coefficient. 
 
Result: The results indicated that the appearance of sucking pests commenced from the 41st-42nd&nbsp;Standard Meteorological Week and the population gradually increased, reaching peak levels during the 48th&nbsp;MSW. Leafhoppers recorded the highest population, followed by whiteflies, aphids, mealybugs and thrips. Correlation analysis revealed a negative association of pest incidence with minimum and maximum temperatures, whereas relative humidity showed a positive influence on population buildup. Rainfall exhibited a weak and non-significant relationship with the incidence of sucking pests. The study highlights that temperature and relative humidity are key determinants governing the seasonal abundance of sucking pests on Bhendi. The findings provide a scientific foundation for creating timely integrated pest control plans and weather-based pest forecasting models for sustainable Bhendi production in coastal regions of Tamil Nadu. 
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Seasonal Incidence of Sucking Pests on Bhendi, Abelmoschus esculentus L. and their Correlation with Weather Parameters