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ABSTRACT
The aim of this study is to identify and determine the abundance of insect pest of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), Amaranth (Amaranthus viridis) and Mango (Mangifera indica) found in two open markets, kara Aduwawa market and New Benin market. Survey of insect pests was picked randomly from the two selected markets, morning and evening between May 10th 2021 and June 19th 2021. The insects were collected by hand picking and sweep net depending on the type of insect and where identify using morphological key by Bland and Jacques (2010). A total number of 1217 were collected and stored in 70% ethanol for identification and where classified into 3 orders, 5 families and 8 species, with Diptera as the most occurring Order. The data was analyzed using Student T- test. In the comparison of the two markets, New Benin market shows higher abundance of insect pest compared to kara Aduwawa market, this is due to the location and size of the market. In conclusion they are diverse of insect pest attacking food types at the market in which Diptera are the major and most abundant insect pest found in the market. The abundance of insect pest varies with location, time, seasonal variation and climatic factors. Insect pest render food crops unattractive and unmarketable, while some transmit diseases which are unfit or unacceptable for human consumption. Damages on these food type results in income loss for sellers and diseases for consumers, hence requiring control measure.
