Adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Practices in an Rainfed Condition Among Cotton Cultivator of Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu

Abstract

In recent years, cotton crops have been severely damaged by pests and diseases, leading to crop losses. Implementing integrated pest management strategies will resolve these problems. The current research focuses on the implementation of IPM strategies in rainfed environments. In terms of agricultural methods, the majority of people sow certified, high-quality seeds and cultivate pest-resistant, high-yielding types. Collecting and eliminating pest eggs, larvae, and pupae is a mechanical practice. As far as biological methods go, cotton growers use neem oil, thuricide (Bt), and Trichogramma eggcards. In terms of chemical procedures, the majority of them made sure to use safe pesticides and avoided using the same ones again and again.