Composition and phenology of insect pests of Capsicum
(Solanaceae) cultivated in the Makana District, Eastern Cape
Province, South Africa In the more rural parts of the Eastern
Cape, and more particularly in Grahamstown, there are very few
industries. With the advent of this new agricultural venture, a
processing factory has been opened in Grahamstown creating more
than 600 seasonal jobs in the factory and 1000 seasonal jobs on
farms for local people. This business enterprise has not only
brought about the creation of jobs, but also training and skills
development and empowerment, generating much-needed income in
this area. An extensive literature review yielded limited
information on insect pests associated with Capsicum. Data from
a pilot sampling trial undertaken were statistically analyzed to
establish the number of plants to be scouted per site and the
most effective scouting techniques to use. Based on the data
available and insects collected during the pilot sampling trial,
a surveillance programme was