Yumin Huang

School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, Fujian, China
Author    Correspondence author
Molecular Entomology, 2024, Vol. 15, No. 4   doi: 10.5376/me.2024.15.0019
Received: 19 Jun., 2024    Accepted: 24 Jul., 2024    Published: 06 Aug., 2024

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Huang Y.M., 2024, Implications of insect behavior on integrated pest management strategies for rice, Molecular Entomology, 15(4): 154-161 (doi: 10.5376/me.2024.15.0019)

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to controlling pest populations by combining various methods that minimize environmental impact and economic loss. Understanding the behavior of insect pests is a critical aspect of enhancing the effectiveness of IPM strategies. This study explores the behavioral ecology of key rice pests, including their feeding, reproductive, dispersal, and migration patterns. It highlights how insect behavior can regulate pest populations through responses to environmental cues, interactions with host plants, and predator avoidance strategies. This study emphasizes the importance of incorporating behavioral insights into IPM practices, such as using pheromone traps, behavioral disruptions, and biocontrol approaches. A case study illustrates the application of behavior-based IPM strategies in a specific rice-growing region, demonstrating its effectiveness in pest control. This study aims to conclude by addressing the challenges and limitations of integrating behavioral data into IPM, while suggesting future research directions and technological innovations to enhance the adoption of behavior-based IPM.

Insect behavior; Rice pests; Integrated pest management (IPM); Behavioral ecology; Pest control strategies