Mustard aphid is the most serious and destructive insect pest of all and it is a major limiting factor for mustard farming. IPM techniques that combine cultural, biological and chemical control measures are advised for effective pest management. Crop rotation, early planting and trap cropping are all cultural practises that can aid in insect prevention and control. Biological control, which employs natural enemies like as parasitoids and predators, is essential for pest population control. Selective pesticide applications are considered when pest numbers surpass economic criteria. Regular pest population monitoring and early intervention based on defined thresholds are crucial for efficient pest control. Continuous research and innovation are also essential to establish and improve sustainable management practises. Farmers can use these comprehensive and integrated pest control strategies to reduce the impact of insect pests, safeguard mustard crops from injury and ensure long-term mustard production.
Shani Mishra
Dept. of Agril. Entomology, Baba Raghav Das Post Graduate College, Deoria, Uttar Pradesh (270 001), India
Ankit Kumar Mishra
Dept. of Agril. Entomology, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology (BUAT), Banda, Uttar Pradesh (210 001), India
Brajrajsharan Tiwari
Shailendra Kumar Mishra*
Mohd. Danish
Dept. of Agril. Entomology, Sam Hangbitton University of Agriculture and Technology (SHUATS), Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh (211 007), India
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