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Synopsis The farmers in developing countries are now renewing interest in approaches such as biological control, biopesticides and cultural practices to control insect pests. However, these non-chemical methods are not popularized among farmers in developing countries. These ecofriendly methods will play an important role in pest management in future, since they will bring about sustainable development, Systematic approach is required to develop and adapt the ecofriendly programmes for many crops and for today’s production practices. This book on Ecofriendly Insect Pest Management deals with topics in the following areas:

IPM General Aspects; Entomopathogens Microbial Pesticides; Entomophages Biological Control; Botanical Pesticides; Cultural Control Measures; Vector Control; Genetic Techniques; Attractants and Repellents.