The percent population change obtained through modified Abbot’s formula revealed that population change in Neemosal and chemical control plots was always positive (decreasing) whereas a couple of negative trends (increasing) were observed in Homeo chemical and biological control plots after 3rd and 5th sprays. Comparison of seasonal average population of mealybugs among the five treatments indicated best control offered by Profenofos followed by Neemosal and homeo chemical. C. carnea did not prove to be efficient towards lowering the mealybug population (Fig. 2).