Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management

Habib Ali, Khalid Ali Khan

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Year: 2026
• Topic: Biological Sciences
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443299742
• Subtopic: Entomology
• Index: Biological Sciences

In recent years, the agricultural industry has faced mounting challenges in pest control due to the widespread use of chemical pesticides. These conventional methods, while effective in the short term, have led to unintended consequences, including the decline of pollinator populations and negative impacts on their ecosystems. To address these concerns, Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management (IPPM) has emerged as a holistic approach to sustainable agriculture. The first scientific book of its kind, Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management, explores the delicate balance of agricultural productivity and ecosystem health. It delves into the intertwined relationship between pests and pollinators, offering practical strategies for managing pests while safeguarding the well-being of vital pollinators. Drawing on cutting-edge research and practical case studies, Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management outlines the principles and methodologies of IPPM and introduces innovative techniques such as biological control, crop rotation, habitat manipulation, and the use of pest-resistant crop varieties. From stakeholders in agricultural systems to researchers and students working in the field, Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management is a must-have resource. - Brings pollinators and pest management together into one book - Identifies how to best drive away pest insects while sustaining and protecting pollinators - Highlights the vital role of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators in crop production - Emphasizes the need to protect and enhance their habitats - Covers chemical-free pest control techniques such as biological control, crop rotation, habitat - manipulation, and pest-resistant crop varieties

Table of contents

• Title of Book
• 1 Economic importance of integrated pest management in sustainable agriculture and pollinator management
• 2 The importance of pollinators in agriculture: Global trends and integration of natural biodiversity
• 3 From challenges to solutions: Advancing integrated pest management for pollinator-friendly agriculture
• 4 Insect-pests and diseases of domesticated honeybees (Apis mellifera L.) and their control for better apiary management
• 5 Biological control: Nature’s allies in pest management and pollinator protection
• 6 Pollinator-friendly landscapes and habitat manipulation for biodiversity and pest suppression
• 7 Gene drive systems for insect pests and pollinator management: Future prospects and challenges
• 8 Pollinator diversity and ecosystem resilience: Foundations of integrated pest management for pollination
• 9 Farmer education and stakeholder collaboration on IPM and sustainable pollination
• 10 Economic implications of IPPM
• 11 Policy interventions and regulatory frameworks for integrated pest and pollinator management: Navigating challenges and opportunities
• 12 Composition and quality testing of honey by using analytical methods
• 13 Beneficial insects: Breeding innovations and population dynamics
• 14 Integrated pest and pollinator management in different agriculture systems
• Index