The study looked at the life cycle of the fruit and shoot borer insect on okra plants during different seasons. They found that the insect lays more eggs and reproduces faster in the kharif and post-kharif seasons, which makes those times more vulnerable to infestation. The insect's total life cycle is longer during these seasons, but the higher number of eggs laid can lead to a quicker increase in population, potentially causing more damage to the plants.