The development and release of SIOKRA, the new okra-leaf variety, has created considerable interest with respect to pest management. The altered leaf shape of this cultivar, which results in a more open canopy, has led many growers to expect differences in its attractiveness to Heliothis in particular, and to other insect pests in general. Indeed, many growers and consultants have commented on the apparent reduction in Heliothis and in the number of sprays applied to SIOKRA crops. The SIRATAC database confirms this trend.