Insecticides are the substances which are intended to kill the insects. In recent days, they are the key component of most of the pest management programmes and become indispensable in modern agriculture. But due to injudicious application, insects become resistant to most of the chemical groups. Indeed, pest management through novel chemical insecticides is still at hill top due to several reasons including their quick action, efficacy, availability and easier in field deployment. So, this manuscript will highlight the reasons for insecticide indispensability in tackling of insect pest menace.
Somashekhar Gaddanakeri
Dept. of Entomology, Keladi Shivappa Nayaka University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, Shivamogga, Karnataka (577 204), India
P. Dyamanagouda
Suresh R. Jambagi*
Dept. of Entomology, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK Bengaluru, Karnataka (560 065), India
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