Strategies in Integrated Pest Management: Current Trends and Future Prospects

Integrated Pest Management strategies have gained increased attention in recent years as potential means of reducing commodity losses to pests. IPM strategies have also reduced reliance on chemical pest control and thus are fostering long-term sustainability of agricultural systems. Irrespective of the new methods of pest control, we are losing more than 30% due to insect pests and diseases. This volume covers different articles relating to pest management strategies, presented by scientists from all over India. Apart from the role of predators and parasitoids, management of resistance to insecticides in insect pest management in different crop system like rice, cotton, vegetables, coconut, spices and other fruit crops are discussed. The role of microbials like bacteria, fungi, etc., besides plant products for the control of insect pest are also addressed. This is a valuable book for every institution and students looking for alternatives to chemical pesticides.