In developing countries, the agricultural sector is playing a significant role to enhance the
economy. Pests cause significant damage to crop production. Globally, the human …

Global increase in the population and degradation of environment possess a challenge to
crop production worldwide and it is a need of hour to find solutions for abiotic stress, pests …

Biopesticides are derivatives of plants, microorganisms and insects. Substances from plants
and animals have been used to manage diseases in crops, animals and humans. Reliance …

The post-harvest loss of grain is a global concern, especially for developing countries where
food security is a big challenge. Botanical plants are called green pesticides, which can …

With an increasing world population, the demand for quality food is rising. To meet safe food
demand, it is necessary to double or maybe triple agriculture production. Annually, almost …

Abstract Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) is one of the most widely used spices in the
world. The therapeutic benefits of ginger are mainly due to the presence of volatile oils …

The spittlebug Mahanarva spectabilis (Distant, 1909) is considered the main and most
limiting pest of elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schum.), and has caused economic …

The extract of Nicotiana tabacum L. var Virginia origin of Ponorogo (EHRE‐Nt) was applied
under field conditions against the coffee borer beetle Hypothenemus hampei (CBB). Three …

As an organic insecticide, a sub-lethal dose of garlic causes disruption in the development
and reproduction of insects and reduces fitness rate in some pest species. The aim of this …

This book deals with all aspects of chemical pest control, such as the different groups of
insecticides and their modes of action, problems caused by insecticides to the environment …