What are insect growth regulators (IGP), and how do they help in pest management?

How does the use of biotechnological methods in pest control contribute to Integrated Pest Management (PM)?

. Discuss the merits and demerits of chemical control methods.

Discus the process of host plant resistance (HP) in insects

 List the various functions of Locust Warming Organisation (LWO) Explain its role in International cooperation to manage the locusts in different countries.

 Discuss the various stored grain insect pest management strategies.

Management of Castor Semilooper

Damage caused by Sugarcane Pyrilla

Damage caused by E. insulana

Gundhi Bug (Leptocorisa varicomis) adult

Evaluate the role of RNA interference (RNAi) in pest management.

Explain how host shifts in insects can lead to speciation.

What role do microbial symbionts play in insect-plant interactions?

 Extent of damage caused by pests.

Developmental characteristics exhibited by the insect pests.

 Structural perfections exhibited by the insect pests.

Concept of pest status.

Concept of pest status.

 Gender sensitization.

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