Pests and diseases cause significant crop losses every year, despite the fact that rice (Oryza sativa) is the staple food for more than half of the world's population. Paddy farmers use various pesticides to combat these issues, but their indiscriminate use has led to environmental and health problems, including insecticide resistance, pest resurgence, ecological imbalances and negative impacts on beneficial organisms and biodiversity. In India, heavy reliance on pesticides can make paddy farming uneconomical when pest control fails. In spite of the introduction of integrated pest management, chemical control is still the predominant method used by paddy farmers to manage pests. This trend has escalated significantly, leading to pesticide resurgence and resistance in insect pests such as leafhoppers brown plant hoppers, and rice leaf folder. Additionally, there is a risk of pesticide residues in grains. Therefore, it is crucial to encourage the use of less toxic chemicals, biopesticides, and practicable cultural methods while maintaining crop yields. This shift requires governmental support and the effective dissemination of scientific knowledge to farmers.
Integrated Pest Management, Paddy
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