163-174In the life cycle of insects, oviposition is
an important phenomenon, and it is influenced by many intrinsic and extrinsic
factors, especially in relation to suitable
hosts for completion of their life-cycle. Oviposition deterrents which deter an insect from laying eggs are
important in the management of insect pests. Proper understanding of
these deterrents shall provide necessary insight into new vistas for Insect
Pest Management. Chemicals from plants and insects play an important role in attracting phytophagous insects for selecting
host for oviposition. Considerable research has been done on oviposition
deterrents and their mode of actions. In the present review, we have consolidated the updated information on this important
aspect of insect behavior