Role of Semiochemicals on Insect Pests of Crops and Their Natural Enemies
V. Aswini
Dept. of Agricultural Entomology, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani, Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala (695 522), India
R.P. Soundararajan*
Dept. of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Insect behaviour, Integrated pest management, Natural enemies, Semiochemicals
Abstract
Semiochemicals are chemical compounds emitted by living organisms to convey information within species or between species. They play a crucial role in insect communication, including mate attraction, alarm signalling, host and food location. Understanding about these semiochemicals’ influences behaviour and ecology of pests and their biological control agents, such as predators and parasitoids are very crucial in order to use them in pest management. Semiochemical based approaches, including pheromone traps and repellents, have been developed for pest management aiming to disrupt insect pest mating patterns or repel them from valuable crops. However, the unintended consequences on non-target organisms, including beneficial insects, highlight the importance of considering broader ecological implications. The present study aims to provide insights into optimizing semiochemical-based strategies for sustainable pest management while minimizing negative impacts on beneficial insect populations and overall ecosystem health.
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