The present study was aimed to explore the interaction of predators with aphids on safflower. The perusal of data revealed that populations of various predators have close relationship with the occurrence of aphid. Minimum aphid population was recorded when mean temperature and relative humidity were 27+1 and 59.41+2%, respectively. The population of aphid increased with the decreasing of temperature and relative humidity percent. The maximum aphid population was recorded when temperature and R.H. were 27.5+1 and 68.45+2%, respectively. The positive correlation of aphid was recorded with temperature and negative with relative humidity percent.

The results further revealed that 06 predator species were found predating on safflower aphid. The predators such as 7-spotted beetle, zigzag beetle, Brumus beetle, 9-spotted beetle, green lacewing and hoverfly appeared during 1st week of December. The maximum activities of 7-spotted beetle and Zigzag beetle were recorded during 1st week of February whereas, maximum activities of Green-lacewing observed during 2nd week of February. Hoverfly during 4th week of February, Brumus beetle during 2nd week of January and 9-spotted beetle during 4th week of January. The overall mean population indicated that Zigzag beetle was the most abundant predator followed by 9-spotted beetle, 7-spotted beetle, Green lacewing, Brumus beetle and Hoverfly. The positive correlation was observed between temperature and natural enemies except Brumus beetle. Similarly, positive correlation of relative humidity with 7-spotted beetle, Green lacewing, Brumus beetle and Zigzag beetle was observed except 9-spotted beetle and Hoverfly.