In this book, the focus is on cocoa cultivation and the challenges posed by the tea mosquito bug (TMB) species complex in India, particularly Helopeltis theivora. The study explores the life cycle of H. theivora and the effects of various insecticides on its control. The research reveals that TMB infestation starts in September, and its life cycle on cocoa takes around 29 days. Notably, the first nymph stage experiences the highest natural mortality. The population tends to be predominantly female. H. theivora prefers feeding on developing pods over leaves and shoots.Seasonal patterns show...