Insect pests are among the major biotic factors responsible for an average of 20–40% yield losses annually worldwide. Their diverse feeding habits, ecological niches, developmental stages, and role as disease vectors make their management highly complex-necessitating a thorough understanding of their biology and behavior. Modern pest management practices have evolved into integrated approaches, combining cultural, physical, bio-rational, biological, and, as a last resort, chemical methods. However, challenges such as climate change, insecticide resistance, minor pest outbreaks, invasive species, and increasing complexity in pest dynamics demand the adoption of new-generation technologies for effective and sustainable pest management. As crop pest management continues to evolve, innovative tools and techniques have emerged to address every stage-from pest identification to control.
These advancements include molecular diagnostic techniques, insecticide resistance management strategies, nano-insecticides, slow-release pesticide formulations, pheromone-based methods, bio-pesticide combinations, climate-resilient natural enemies, hot-water treatments, protected cultivation, push-pull strategies, SPLAT (Specialized Pheromone and Lure Application Technology), and more. However, comprehensive information on these modern practices is often scattered and not readily accessible in one place.
This book aims to compile and present these new technologies and practices in a single, accessible volume to support sustainable crop pest management. Designed for researchers, agricultural scientists, policymakers, students, and farmers, it serves as both a reference and a guide to the future of pest control in agriculture.
OPEN ACCESS | Published on : 24-Mar-2026 | Doi :10.37446/edibook252025/1-15 | Pages : 1-15
ISBN : 978-81-993853-5-1 Doi: 10.37446/edibook252025