Alternatives to Pesticides: - Integrated Pest Management - Organic Farming Practices - Biological Pest Control

- Crop rotation
- Companion planting
- Using natural predators or parasites to control pest populations
- Trap cropping
- Mulching to suppress weed growth
- Using beneficial insects like ladybugs or lacewings
- Neem oil or other natural repellents
- Handpicking pests from plants
- Using barriers like row covers or netting to protect plants from pests

Alternatives to Pesticides

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

- Goal: Manage pests while minimizing environmental impact
- Methods:
- Identify and monitor pests
- Use multiple pest control methods in combination
- Focus on preventive measures and ecological balance

Organic Farming Practices

- Goal: Produce food without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers
- Methods:
- Crop rotation and cover crops to improve soil health and reduce pests
- Use of natural fertilizers and pest repellents
- Biological control, such as introducing beneficial insects

Biological Pest Control

- Goal: Use living organisms to control pests
- Methods:
- Predators: Insects or animals that feed on pests
- Parasitoids: Insects or wasps that lay eggs within or on pests
- Pathogens: Microorganisms that cause disease in pests
- Microbial control: Use of bacteria, fungi, or viruses to kill or suppress pests