Integrated Pest Management: Emerging Technologies and Sustainable Approaches

This book provides an overview of recent trends in entomology, encompassing advances in biological control, pheromone-based techniques, genetic control, and precision agriculture. It examines recent developments in pest detection, cultural, biological, and chemical control methods, and their practical applications in agriculture and food processing systems. It also discusses the increasing use of molecular techniques in pest management, such as RNA interference and gene editing, while highlighting the importance of data-driven decision-making. Additionally, it emphasizes the use of remote sensing and other technologies to monitor pest populations and predict outbreaks. This book further underscores the role of integrated pest management (IPM) in sustainable agriculture, addressing the necessity to balance pest management with environmental protection and the preservation of beneficial organisms. The book chapters explore future trends and prospects in entomology, including the utilization of artificial intelligence, robotics, and other emerging technologies. This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners of entomology aiming to enhance pest management practices and promote sustainable agriculture.

Key Features

• Provides insights into implementing pest control strategies in agricultural practices, ensuring crop protection and yield optimization
• Discusses cultural, biological, and chemical control methods for pest management
• Highlights the advantages of integrated pest management over conventional pest management
• Explores the application of advanced molecular methods, such as RNA interference and gene editing, in pest management
• Examines the integration of remote sensing and other cutting-edge technologies for pest monitoring and prediction

Habib Ali, PhD in Agricultural Entomology and Insect Pest Control, completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan, specializing in Agricultural Entomology. In December 2018, he earned his PhD from Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University (FAFU), Fujian, China. Dr. Ali has authored numerous national and international research papers (150+) in high-impact journals, along with 35 book chapters, and has edited several books with international publishers. Dr. Ali’s has been awarded with Best International Student of the Year and Best Thesis Award from the China Scholarship Council (CSC) and the Plant Protection Department at FAFU, China, in 2018. He was nominated in the World Scientist Index 2021 and received the Council of Asian Science Editorship award. Dr. Ali has participated in numerous international conferences, symposiums, workshops, educational programs, and faculty trainings, winning research projects along the way. Moreover, he has served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad and has been working at Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Pakistan, since July 2020. His area of research are Agricultural entomology and relevant section of Insect Ecology, Insect Biodiversity, Crop pests/ invasive species such as Red Palm weevil, Coconut hispine beetle, Hispid leaf beetle, Pyrosequencing, genomics, Bioinformatics (R program) Bacteria-host interactions, Wolbachia pipientis, Microbial symbiosis, Bio-pesticides, Biocontrol agent, Microbial ecology, Genomics, Metagenomics, Microbiology, Genome sequencing, Applied microbiology, Bee health, and disease management and Integrated Pest Management.

Zhuo Zhihang currently serves as an Associate Professor at the College of Life Science, China West Normal University, located in Sichuan, China. He obtained his PhD from Sichuan Agricultural University, China, in 2017. Since then, he has held various positions including Lecturer, Associate Professor, Head of Forest Protection Department, and Deputy Town Mayor in different regions of China, such as the Municipal Forestry Bureau, Hainan University, Township People’s Government, and China West Normal University. He has been recognized as a high-level talent in Sichuan Province and Hainan Province, as well as appointed as a director of the Sichuan Society of Entomology and an expert in related think tanks. Dr. Zhihang also serves as a master’s supervisor at China West Normal University, Hainan University, and Sichuan Agricultural University. He has taught a variety of courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, demonstrating excellence in teaching and research. His primary research interests lie in Entomology, Ecology, and Molecular Biology, with a focus on Pest and Disease Control, Biological Invasion, Insect Chemical Ecology, Resource Insect Development, and Model Development and Utilization. Additionally, he is actively engaged in projects related to the Development of attractants, resistance breeding, development of biocontrol bacteria, multiomics joint analysis, and smart agricultural and forestry development.