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- Title
ROLE OF INFO-CHEMICALS IN SUSTAINABLE PEST MANAGEMENT : A REVIEW.
- Authors
Mishra, V. K.; Singh, S. K.; Chauhan, Deepika; Devi, M.Soniya; Usha
- Abstract
Chemicals involved in conveying information in intra- and inter-specific interactions between organisms are termed ‘infochemicals’. Chemical information is regarded as a key factor mediating behavioural and ecological interactions between insects and plants. The study of chemicals mediating interactions between organisms, either within the same species (pheromones) or from different species (allelochemicals), forms the research field of chemical ecology.Infochemical can be used on crops to attract insects to a trap. Insects are drawn to the infochemical solution, which contains a trace amount of pesticide to effectively eradicate the pest. Because the amount is so small and the solution is used on just a tiny fraction of the crop, we drastically reduce the amount of pesticide needed compared to the conventional “spray everything” method. Female sex pheromones are a type of info chemical that affects mating behavior. In pest management, pheromones are instrumental in reducing insect populations by preventing them from procreating. When a pheromone solution is used on crops, male insects become confused and unable to find a female to mate with. This proactive approach reduces pest populations without killing insects and without using a single drop of pesticide. In nature, insects are attracted to healthy trees and plants and repelled by unhealthy or dying ones. When allelochemical repellents, Attractant are placed on healthy plants, they trick insects into believing it is decayed, signaling that the plant would not make a viable host.Info chemical are only needed in low amounts and their non-toxic nature make them better for the planet. Info chemical is effective Because they are a natural part of an insect’s makeup, infochemical are highly effective at controlling pest behavior. Insects do not develop resistance to infochemical as they do with conventional pesticides. Info-chemical contain no poisonous substances and pose no threat to humans, non-target pests, or wildlife.
- Subjects
PEST control; POISONS; INSECT-plant relationships; ANIMAL sexual behavior; INSECT populations; ANIMAL courtship; PHEROMONE traps; INSECT trapping
- Publication
Journal of Experimental Zoology India, 2022, Vol 25, Issue 2, p1303
- ISSN
0972-0030
- Publication type
Article