Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Agriculture and Its Role in Maintaining Ecological Balance and Biodiversity

Abstract

The production of sustainable crops and environmental management in farming face several significant potential obstacles, including climate change, resource depletion and environmental degradation. Weeds and insect pests that considerably reduce yields have put crop production systems in danger. The greatest worry for farmers is the decline in productivity due to illnesses and pests. Insects, weed pests, and plant pathogens destroy more than 40% of all potential food production every year. The widespread use of integrated pest management (IPM) is a result of worries about the long-term viability of conventional agriculture. IPM ensures sufficient, secure, equitable, and steady flows of both food and ecosystem services, as well as increased agricultural profitability due to lower pest management expenditures. A number of studies conducted on IPM have been combined. Important information from all these studies was analyzed and summarized in this literature review. In this article, we investigated the following: (1) explanation of different management components; (2) development in organically integrated weed and insect pest management, with possible ramifications and scope; (3) knowledge and adaptation status of IPM in the modern world; (4) resources and tools of IPM; (5) current challenges and suggested future research priorities. Regular training related to IPM should be arranged to spread the knowledge of IPM to all farmer levels. This requires the cooperation of the government. Furthermore, IPM will reach a new milestone if Internet of Things technology is practiced along with the existing pest control method. Overall, this review addresses the possibilities for researchers and farmers to use a variety of natural control agents as a full or partial replacement for synthetic pesticides.

Interspecific Eavesdropping on Chemical Communication in the Field between Taif Pomegranate, Aphis punicae, Enemies, and Protectors

“…Research that targets the reduction of crop losses caused by insect pests and pathogens has and will continue to make signi cant contributions to the necessary increase in yield, productivity, and sustainability (Richard, Qi, & Fitt, 2022). The intention was to develop IPM as a method for controlling insects, by improving speci c technologies that deal with insect infestations, which have already played a signi cant role in reducing crop losses and insecticide use in various countries (Angon et al, 2023). Insecticides fail to eliminate insect pests, leading to a disturbance in the balance between plants, herbivores, their natural enemies, and their associated insects (qua-topic relationship) (Crossley, Snyder, & Hardy, 2021;Sánchez-Bayo, 2021).…”

“…The use of insecticides excessively in certain crops led to the development of insecticide-resistant insects, the emergence of new pests that were more dangerous than those targeted, the increase in crop losses, and negative environmental impacts (Sharma et al, 2019). IPM has successfully solved these problems by employing a variety of pest monitoring and control strategies to maintain pest populations below levels that can result in economic losses (Angon et al, 2023). The common approach involves integrating genetic defense of host plants with biological control, cultural methods, behavioral techniques, and farmer knowledge (Peterson, Ode, Oliveira-Hofman, & Harwood, 2016).…”

PlanteSaine: An Artificial Intelligent empowered mobile application for pests and disease management for maize, tomato, and onion farmers in Burkina Faso

“…Agriculture plays a pivotal role in the economies of many developing nations, including Burkina Faso, where a significant portion of the population relies on farming for their livelihood [1]. However, the agricultural sector is constantly under threat from various biotic stressors, such as pests and pathogens, which can lead to severe crop losses [2]. Plant diseases caused by multiple pathogens can significantly impair crops' normal growth and development, disrupting their vital functions and ultimately leading to reduced yields [3].…”

Screen-Printed Bimetallic Cobalt-Manganese Metal-Organic Framework Electrodes for Electrochemical Detection of Dichlorvos

“…By promoting natural enemies of pests, diversifying crops and using targeted pest monitoring, IPM techniques offer an allinclusive environmentally friendly pest management plan. 9 It is a changing landscape of pesticide use and regulations, which underlines the need for innovative ways of detecting them. Pesticide residues in food and water are currently subjected to tight regulation by global regulatory bodies because of which there is need for accurate and sensitive analytical methods.…”