Integrated Insect Pest Management Techniques for Rice

Abstract

In modern agriculture, climate change, environmental degradation, and natural resource depletion constitute one of the major potential issues for sustainable crop production and environmental management. Integrated pest management (IPM) is a promising technology for the environment. Insect pests and weeds have long posed a danger to rice production systems, resulting in severe output losses. Although insect, pest, and weed control has remained the most efficient plant protection tool, environmental risks have prompted scientists to propose alternate pest management options. The understanding of sustainable conventional agriculture prompted the broad deployment of integrated pesticide management (IPM). IPM is a multimodal pesticide management method that aims to avoid negative environmental impacts. This method is critical for delivering healthy, sustainable food to the world’s rising population. Rice is a staple crop that many developing countries rely upon for national stability and economic progress. On the other hand, rice pests represent a major biotic barrier to world rice production. This review aims to provide information on major rice pests, their identification, biology, and various IPM treatments, particularly biological management strategies. To create a sustainable rice agroecosystem, continual research and training on IPM technologies will be required.

Biological Control of Rice Insect Pest: A Critical Review

“…The use of sex pheromones for mate conflict is an environmentally friendly approach to pest management. It reduces the reliance on chemical insecticides, which can have adverse effects on the environment, beneficial insects, and human health (Hajjar et al 2023).…”

“…However, when the vetiver grass is placed near mature rice plants, the borers are "dragged" into the rice stems, where they complete their life cycle. This process significantly reduces the pest population in the main rice crop (Hajjar et al 2023). The application of trap plants for the management of rice insect pests offers several benefits.…”

“…In addition to ducks and fish, other livestock animals, such as soft-shelled turtles and crabs, may also be integrated into the animal husbandry model farm. Soft-shelled turtles feed on aquatic pests, including snails and insect larvae, while crabs help in controlling pests by scavenging on decaying organic matter and detritus, preventing the build-up of pests and disease vectors (Liu et al 2017;Hajjar et al 2023). The animal husbandry model farm offers several advantages for rice pest management:…”

“…The most destructive pests for rice cultivation are the lepidopteran stem borers (Tryporyza incertulas and T. innotata) and the rice leaf folder (Cnaphalocrocis medinalis), causing annual losses of approximately ten million tonnes. While complete crop failure is uncommon, occasional outbreaks have the potential to destroy between 60 and 95% of the crop (Hajjar et al 2023).…”

Fine Classification of Rice Fields in High-resolution Remote Sensing Images

“…As a result, the high yield and quality of rice is of paramount importance. Fine-tuned management practices that monitor each rice field plot individually can improve soil quality, monitor diseases, and enable proper fertilization to ensure long-term soil sustainability, leading to higher rice yields and quality 3 .…”