IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

ISSN PRINT 2319 1775 Online 2320-7876

An Overview of Integrated Pest Management's (IPM) Eight Principles

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Kusum Farswan

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Pesticides allowed farmers to boost yields, simplify cropping methods, and avoid more complex crop protection measures. Overreliance on chemical control, on the other hand, has been linked to ecosystem pollution and negative health consequences. The development of insect resistance and the diminishing supply of active chemicals have put the future of agricultural production in jeopardy. As a result, farming methods that are less reliant on synthetic pesticides must be developed. As a result, the European Union mandates the use of eight Integrated Pest Management principles (P) that are compatible with long-term farm management. We offer a dynamic and adaptable approach to farmers, advisers, and researchers that accounts for the variety of farming circumstances and the complexity of agro ecosystems, and that may enhance cropping system resilience and our ability to adjust crop protection to local reality. We feel that (P1) the design of intrinsically resilient cropping systems employing a mix of agronomic levers is critical to prevention for each principle (P). (P2) The realities of local monitoring, warning, and forecasting systems must be dealt with. (P3) Cropping system variables may be included into the decision-making process to create longer-term plans. (P4) Synergies may be created by combining non-chemical techniques that are individually less effective than pesticides. (P5) The development of novel biological agents and goods, as well as the utilization of current databases, provide choices for choosing products that have the least effect on human health, the environment, and pest biological management. (P6) Pesticide reduction may be used in conjunction with other strategies. (P7) The best approach to discover long-term crop protection solutions is to address the underlying causes of pesticide resistance. In addition, (P8) including multi-season impacts and trade-offs into assessment criteria will aid in the development of long-term solutions.

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