Components of IPM

Garlic spray is generally an effective, short-term repellent. It is a botanical product that can repel or kill soft-bodied insects. […]

Marigolds (Tagetes sp.) belong to the family Compositae. These plants are known to control a wide range of nematodes including

Fungal spores or bacteria can infect seeds while they are still developing on the plant or after the harvest. These

Certain insects can be controlled by dusting the plants with wood ash. It is a method that can be used

Weeding is an important control method practiced in many crops. The removal of weeds is useful because these unwanted plants

Just spraying water, especially in water jet spraying will control a number of insects especially the smaller ones. Aphids, plant

Insects can be infected by certain viruses which can help reducing insect pest populations. For example some caterpillars are very

In all crops, different varieties exist with specific characteristics. There are for example rice varieties of short duration (100 days)

There are different types of traps that can be used to catch insects. Traps are usually used for monitoring insect

(under construction) See also: Tagetes