Application of "push pull strategy" in pest management: An overview: APPLICATION OF "PUSH PULL STRATEGY" IN PEST MANAGEMENT: AN OVERVIEW

SNEHA SHARMA; ARCHANA ANOKHE; VISHAW DEEP SHARMA; P DURAIMURUGAN

doi:10.56739/ttsr3355

Authors

SNEHA SHARMA ICAR-Indian Agriculture Research Institute, Pusa-110 012, New Delhi
ARCHANA ANOKHE ICAR-Directorate of Weed Research, Jabalpur-482004, Madhya Pradesh
VISHAW DEEP SHARMA ICAR-Indian Agriculture Research Institute, Pusa-110 012, New Delhi
P DURAIMURUGAN ICAR-Indian Institute ofOilseedResearch, Hyderabad-500030, Telangana

https://doi.org/10.56739/ttsr3355

Keywords:

Behavioural manipulation, Companion cropping, Pulses, Push-pull, Oilseeds, Repellent crops, Semiochemicals, Trap crops

Abstract

The "push-pull" strategy is an emerging tool in sustainable and integrated pest management (IPM) that effectively reduces pest pressure in various cropping systems, including pulses and oilseeds. This method utilizes a combination of repellent (push) and attractant (pull) stimuli to divert pests away from the main crop towards trap crops or designated removal zones. The mechanism largely depends on semiochemicals-plant volatiles that modify insect behaviour. The push-pull technique minimizes pesticide usage, thereby reducing health hazards, resistance development, and environmental contamination. This review highlights the principles, practical implementation, and relevance of push-pull strategies in managing insect pests of pulses and oilseed crops.

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Application of "push pull strategy" in pest management: An overview